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Professor of Animation

Employer
SCAD
Location
Savannah, GA

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Location:AtlantaPosition Type:Full TimePosition TitleProfessor of AnimationSpecialty:Category:Work Year:Academic YearPosting Text

SCAD Atlanta seeks a Professor of Animation to develop and extend students’ awareness of story, design, audience and collaboration in production. In this role, you will apply your industry experience and expert technical proficiency in the classroom.

The Savannah College of Art and Design has been named among the world’s top animation schools and among the “Ivy League of Animation” by 3D World magazine.

The ideal candidate will apply an understanding of commercial or independent filmmaking to teach a unique curriculum that explores stop-motion and 3D animation, and includes digital modeling, rigging, lighting and look development. The successful candidate will have a strong portfolio of work that reflects a high degree of animation knowledge including gesture drawing, 3D experience and a strong understanding of the production pipeline. Proven leadership skills and the ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds are essential.

This is your chance to work with talented students in a thriving metropolis that is home to a multitude of Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, design firms, fine art galleries and more.

Requirements:
• Terminal degree or its equivalent in animation or a related field
• Ability to demonstrate, by providing an online demo reel, expertise in character animation in multiple mediums (2D, 3D, stop-motion, hybrid) preferred
• College-level teaching experience

Posting Date:Closing Date:Open Until FilledNoADA TAG

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special instructions to applicants:

Note: Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, cover letter, resume or CV, and portfolio are required. For the portfolio, you have the option to upload electronic documents/images, or a URL.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. Portfolio
Optional Documents
  1. Teaching Philosophy
  2. Artist Statement
  3. Other Document
  4. Unofficial Transcripts 2
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Organization

    The University for Creative Careers

    The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs in 42 majors across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD eLearning. SCAD enrolls more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. The innovative SCAD curriculum is enhanced by advanced professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources, as well as opportunities for internships, professional certifications and collaborative projects with corporate partners. In 2015, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD in the top four universities in the Americas and Europe. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni placement rate. In a survey of Spring 2014 SCAD graduates, 97 percent of respondents reported being employed, pursuing further education or both within 10 months of graduation.

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    (912) 525-5100
    Location
    342 Bull Street
    Savannah
    Georgia
    31401
    US

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