FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, School of Communication and Multimedia
Studies, is seeking an Assistant Professor, tenure track, in Computer
Animation/Game Design. The School seeks an artist with expertise in game
design and 3D animation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of
and research interest in gaming systems, character animation and
environmental design. Candidates must be able to offer instruction in
storyboarding and animatics, character animation, rendering and
compositing, and have considerable practical experience with character
modeling and texturing, character rigging and animation, 3D
environments, CG lighting, and game engines. Applicants must possess a
high degree of technical competency to participate in partnerships with
art, entertainment, science, and/or industry. Candidates must also be
skilled in a range of software packages such as Maya, Modo, Mudbox,
zBrush, 3D Studio Max, Blender, Softimage, Shake, Nuke, Final Cut,
Premiere, and Photoshop. Additional experience with Motion Builder,
Python, or other software scripting (MEL) is desirable. Effective date
of employment: August 2010. MFA or Ph.D. required; preference will go to
candidates with active exhibition history, significant practical
experience in an active production environment, as well as teaching
experience. Application deadline: November 16, 2009.
Application must be made through FAU’s employment site:
http://jobs.fau.edu <http://jobs.fau.edu/> ( quicklink:
http://jobs.fau.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53272 ). Position
number: 991611. Attach letter of application and CV to your on-line
application. Applicants must also send via standard mail three letters
of professional or academic recommendation, and a formal portfolio or
reel of creative work; include samples of personal and professional
work, and student work if appropriate. Mailing address: Dr. Eric
Freedman, Chair, Animation Search Committee, School of Communication and
Multimedia Studies, Florida Atlantic University, 111 E. Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301. E-mail for inquiries only:
http://www.fau.edu/scms. A background check
is required for the person selected for this position. Florida Atlantic
University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution
