3D Animation (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Central Michigan University • Mount Pleasant, MI • 1d ago

Posting Number: F-1072 College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media Home Department: Department of Art and Design Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/23/2027 Position End Date:

Position Summary:

The Department of Art and Design invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Animation to support the growing needs of the Animation program. This position begins August 23, 2027. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. An attractive benefits package, including medical and retirement contributions, is provided.

The successful candidate will teach a range of Animation courses, with a particular emphasis on upper-level 3D Character Performance and Production. Additional teaching responsibilities may include3D Computer Foundations, 3D Animation: Modeling, Texturing, and Rigging, and 3D Scene Building: Sets, Lighting and Cameras.

Additional responsibilities include sharing oversight of student thesis projects; collaborating with Art & Design and Animation faculty to develop and expand the program's 3D area; and meeting university expectations for reappointment, tenure, and promotion, including creative scholarship and service.

Required Qualifications:

BFA or BA in Art or Animation, with three years of professional production experience in 3D Animation.

Skills should include an extensive working knowledge of 3D animation in Maya, with additional experience in 3D character animation.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

MA or MFA in Animation, or MA in Art.

Five years professional production experience in 3D Animation and organic modeling skills.

Experience in one or more of: film production, game production, or interactive environments.

College level teaching experience as instructor of record.

Message to Applicants:

Deadline: Position is open until filled, although priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2027.

Application Procedure:

You must submit an application online at http://www.jobs.cmich.edu in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letter may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Please include contact information for three (3) professional references (include both email and phone number).

Upload PDF or website with 10 examples of personal work (videos should be uploaded to a website and a link provided) to "Work Sample".

Upload PDF or website with 10 examples of student work (videos should be uploaded to a website and a link provided) at diverse levels of instruction, if available, to "Other Document (1)".

Upload student evaluations and/or course syllabi, if available, to "Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness".

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

About the Department:

The Animation Program at Central Michigan University is housed within the Department of Art & Design. Although animation courses have been offered since 2017, the Animation BFA program officially launched in Fall 2019 and graduated its first senior class in Spring 2020.

As a growing pr

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