Visiting Assistant Professor, 3D Animation & Game Design

Webster University•Webster Groves, MO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Media Arts in the School of Communications at Webster University invites applications for a faculty position requiring expertise and experience in 3D animation in Unreal Engine producing digital assets for game design, animation, or virtual cinema production. This new colleague will join a recently remodeled and equipped state-of-the-art facility, including an LED video wall and virtual cinema technology, digital animation and game design labs, as well as material workshops. The successful candidate will bring their experience and expertise to new courses and activities in the Animation, Game Design, Interactive Digital Media, and/or Film, Television, & Video Production programs. This visiting faculty position welcomes candidates with strong professional experience and evidence of potential for academic career success; some teaching experience is also required. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of the field, an area or areas of specialization, and preferably, ability to bridge to other areas of study in the department and school. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as are candidates with international and interdisciplinary experience. Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

Requirements

Expertise and experience in 3D animation in Unreal Engine producing digital assets for game design, animation, or virtual cinema production
Strong professional experience
Evidence of potential for academic career success
Some teaching experience
Broad knowledge of the field
An area or areas of specialization