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Instructional Specialist, 12 Month Salaried - CG Generalist and Unreal Engine (College of Motio...

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Florida State University
Location
Tallahassee, FL
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Job Title: Instructional Specialist, 12 Month Salaried - CG Generalist and Unreal Engine (College of Motion Picture Arts)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 59237
Department

College of Motion Picture Arts

Responsibilities
  • Teach undergraduate courses in texturing, lighting, compositing, and color grading, focused on linear narrative content, including game cinematics and film previsualization.
  • Develop and deliver curriculum on Unreal Engine for film, game cinematics, and previsualization, emphasizing lighting and texturing.
  • Guide students in hands-on projects using real-time technology for previsualization and narrative content creation.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and integrate them into the curriculum to prepare students for industry standards.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on program development, interdisciplinary projects, and initiatives to enhance the use of real-time technology.
  • Participate in college service activities such as student showcases, industry events, and committee work.

Qualifications
  • Terminal degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating a high level of expertise in Unreal Engine and digital production.
  • Significant experience in lighting and texturing workflows within Unreal Engine, creating visually compelling content.
  • Significant professional experience with Unreal Engine, Perforce, digital asset creation, and previsualization for film or game cinematics.
  • Strong proficiency in using Unreal Engine for real-time production, including lighting, texturing, asset integration, and optimization.
  • Experience teaching or training others in Unreal Engine, previsualization, or other real-time workflows, preferably at the college or university level.
  • Solid understanding of visual storytelling and its application in virtual environments and digital media.
  • Effective collaboration skills with excellent communication abilities in both individual and group settings.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a professional production environment utilizing Unreal Engine for film, games, or immersive media.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Maya, Nuke, Blender, or Houdini
  • Experience with Substance Painter and Substance Designer is preferred.
  • Knowledge of traditional production processes and how they integrate with real-time technologies.
  • Experience developing curriculum for online or hybrid learning environments.
  • An active network within the industry and involvement in professional organizations or conferences.

Contact Info

Audrey Fisher - audrey.fisher@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy statement, and a portfolio or demo reel showcasing proficiency in Unreal Engine and digital production. An additional reel may be included of student work from classes the candidate may have taught. References will be requested for candidates advancing to the interview stage.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

Organization

Working at Florida State University

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.

Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.

Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.

Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.

Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.

With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.

Florida State University's arts programs — dance, film, music and theatre — rank among the finest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leading conservatories. Its creative writing program is ranked among the nation's best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body in the United States. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.

Other programs consistently included in the top public university list include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.

At the Ph.D. level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neuroscience, molecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world's most powerful magnets.

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