Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor Animation
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 28, 2024
East Stroudsburg University's Art + Media + Design Department is looking for a Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Animation. Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU's proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to professional markets, careers, and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country's largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.
ESU's Art + Media + Design Department offers BFA, BA, and BS degrees that prepare students for successful creative careers in various disciplines. The department is looking to welcome a new faculty member specializing in animation who is dedicated and prepared to guide the concentration into the future. The successful candidate will be involved in program planning and continuous program improvement, collaborating with department faculty in curriculum implementation, professional development, and student support. Courses to be taught include foundations, 2D animation, 3D animation, 3D modeling, motion graphics, and interactive game design. Experience and a vision for interdisciplinary collaboration and work that spans multiple domains (contemporary art, film, theater, television, gaming, immersive media, projection building mapping) is a plus.
The Art + Media + Design Department is located at three campus locations: Fine and Performing Arts Center, McGarry TV Studio, and Rosenkrans. We have several state-of-the-art spaces and studios, with high-end facilities. Every location has updated and advanced Alienware, Windows, and Mac computer labs installed with industry-standard software. East Stroudsburg University proudly presents cutting-edge TV studios, a 3D printing lab with metal and full-color printing capabilities, and a 2-level art gallery. In addition, all studios including those dedicated to product design, illustration, drawing, ceramics, painting, graphic design, AR/VR, and photography. In addition, all faculty have access to several internal funding sources to support professional practice (travel, research, projects).
Qualifications
START DATE: 8/7/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants are to apply through the ESU Job Portal and are required to attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required before the appointment), and contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. Final selection will be based on excellence in scholastic achievement, professional activity, a review of the candidate's vita, and a successful interview. A teaching demonstration and portfolio review or research presentation will be required. For confidential reference letters submissions and transcripts through an agency, institution, and/or an individual please mail directly to askhr@esu.edu or to the HR Office at East Stroudsburg 105 Reibman Administration Building 200 Prospect St. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. All candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and official transcripts at the time of employment.
Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud that ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm
We believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are keys to success for our faculty and students.
We are proud to foster a workplace that is unique to higher education. As an organization focused on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring others.
ESU's Art + Media + Design Department offers BFA, BA, and BS degrees that prepare students for successful creative careers in various disciplines. The department is looking to welcome a new faculty member specializing in animation who is dedicated and prepared to guide the concentration into the future. The successful candidate will be involved in program planning and continuous program improvement, collaborating with department faculty in curriculum implementation, professional development, and student support. Courses to be taught include foundations, 2D animation, 3D animation, 3D modeling, motion graphics, and interactive game design. Experience and a vision for interdisciplinary collaboration and work that spans multiple domains (contemporary art, film, theater, television, gaming, immersive media, projection building mapping) is a plus.
The Art + Media + Design Department is located at three campus locations: Fine and Performing Arts Center, McGarry TV Studio, and Rosenkrans. We have several state-of-the-art spaces and studios, with high-end facilities. Every location has updated and advanced Alienware, Windows, and Mac computer labs installed with industry-standard software. East Stroudsburg University proudly presents cutting-edge TV studios, a 3D printing lab with metal and full-color printing capabilities, and a 2-level art gallery. In addition, all studios including those dedicated to product design, illustration, drawing, ceramics, painting, graphic design, AR/VR, and photography. In addition, all faculty have access to several internal funding sources to support professional practice (travel, research, projects).
Qualifications
- Applicant should possess an MFA or higher in Animation or a related field. Prior university teaching experience and real-world client-based professional design experience are preferred.
- Applicant should possess industry software skills in 3D modeling, interactive design, and 2D/3D Digital Animation and knowledge of Unity, Unreal Engine, Adobe Creative Suites, Blender, and Autodesk-related software such as Maya. This position requires 3D industry experience and practical and formal knowledge of production workflow. Experience in modeling, animation, texture painting or compositing, and traditional art skills are necessary. We encourage practice across all media and technology using diverse materials in the visual arts, incorporating new and emerging areas of art making, which supports our forward-looking curriculum.
- Teaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
- Experience in or knowledge of related professions.
- Academic and professional credentials to teach in a specific discipline.
- Outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave
- Family Tuition waivers: Every full-time employee will receive a full tuition waiver for all ESU courses for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children. Every full-time employee will receive 50% tuition waiver at all PASSHE universities for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
- Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union
- Community commitment to living by the Warrior Code:
- Accountable for One's Actions
- Positive, Honest, and Loyal
- Committed to Self-Growth
- Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
- Respectful of the Environment and Community
- Dedicated to Empowering Others
START DATE: 8/7/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants are to apply through the ESU Job Portal and are required to attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required before the appointment), and contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. Final selection will be based on excellence in scholastic achievement, professional activity, a review of the candidate's vita, and a successful interview. A teaching demonstration and portfolio review or research presentation will be required. For confidential reference letters submissions and transcripts through an agency, institution, and/or an individual please mail directly to askhr@esu.edu or to the HR Office at East Stroudsburg 105 Reibman Administration Building 200 Prospect St. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. All candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and official transcripts at the time of employment.
Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud that ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm
We believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are keys to success for our faculty and students.
We are proud to foster a workplace that is unique to higher education. As an organization focused on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring others.
