Assistant Teaching Professor of Animation
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Job posting number: #7293452 (Ref:BSU45619)
Posted: November 8, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Animation beginning August 2025.
- Instructional load will include all levels of course work:
- ART 150 Drawing for Animators
- ART 210 Introduction to 3D
- ART 211 Traditional Animation
- ART 311 3D Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering
- ART 312 3D Animation, Rigging, and Simulation
- ART 313 Animation: Specialty
- ART 314 Experimental Techniques
- ART 315 Character Design
- ART 319 Compositing and Motion Graphics
- Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned, including advanced courses in Animation Production, Illustration, Game Art/Design, and/or Visual Effects
Additional responsibilities include:
- Demonstrated commitment to student success initiatives, including mentorship and curricular innovation
- Special projects and events (exhibitions/festivals, community events and workshops, student/alumni engagement, etc.)
- Service to the School of Art, College of Fine Arts, and university
The School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Animation beginning August 2025.
Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $50,000 annually.
Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $50,000 annually.
Job Function:
The School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Animation beginning August 2025.
- Instructional load will include all levels of course work:
- ART 150 Drawing for Animators
- ART 210 Introduction to 3D
- ART 211 Traditional Animation
- ART 311 3D Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering
- ART 312 3D Animation, Rigging, and Simulation
- ART 313 Animation: Specialty
- ART 314 Experimental Techniques
- ART 315 Character Design
- ART 319 Compositing and Motion Graphics
- Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned, including advanced courses in Animation Production, Illustration, Game Art/Design, and/or Visual Effects
Additional responsibilities include:
- Demonstrated commitment to student success initiatives, including mentorship and curricular innovation
- Special projects and events (exhibitions/festivals, community events and workshops, student/alumni engagement, etc.)
- Service to the School of Art, College of Fine Arts, and university
Minimum Experience:
- MFA in Animation or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment OR:
- Five years of documented industry experience in Animation or related field.
Preferred Experience:
- Eight months (one academic year) of teaching experience at the college level
- Expertise in Autodesk Maya, Substance 3D Painter, Zbrush, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and/or Unreal Engine
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.
