Faculty and Program Director of the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Cinematic Arts

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About The Position

The Department of Cinematic Arts in the School of the Arts invites applications for the position of the Program Director of the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects. The Department of Cinematic Arts houses three undergraduate majors – a B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects, a B.A. in Cinematic Arts, and a BFA in Cinematic Arts Production.

Requirements

Earned terminal degree in Animation and/or Visual Effects or equivalent professional experience, and a commitment to teaching excellence and industry connectivity.
Experience in higher-education teaching in Animation and/or Visual Effects or equivalent professional experience.
Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with the qualifications to serve as department chair will receive preferential consideration.

Responsibilities

The Program Director directs the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects, teaches in the program, ensures academic excellence and innovation in the program, and coordinates the program’s curriculum and adjunct faculty.
The Program Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Cinematic Arts and works with the department chair on faculty recruitment and development, program assessment and curriculum development, student recruitment and retention, fundraising,accreditation and budget management.
This position will teach undergraduate courses and will take the lead on administrative matters related to the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects in collaboration with the department chair.
Work with college and university leadership to recruit and retain students.
Student advising.
Actively participate in faculty governance through involvement on committees at the School and/or University levels, as well as service to the broader professional community.
Maintain an active record of professional scholarship and/or creative work.
Advance the APU mission, vision, and strategic plan.
Other duties as assigned by the Chair.