Assistant Teaching Professor of Animation

Overview

The Department of Design at the University of Kansas is seeking a faculty member at the Assistant Teaching Professor level to work with undergraduate students in its newly established program in Animation. We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging design thinker and maker with a passion for visual storytelling, character animation, and the development and exploration of animation tools and techniques, who is interested in working closely with our faculty to build this new program.

Candidates with experience in teaching, curriculum development, and robust professional practice will stand out. We also encourage recent master’s degree graduates eager to launch a career in animation education, or education and mentorship minded industry professional to apply. Candidates must be able to demonstrate professional level skills in 2D or 3D animation practice with a focus on narrative and character animation, complemented by a strong historical familiarity with the medium, and a passion for educating students in these areas.

Candidates should also have a strong background in industry standard production tools and methods, and current professional practice standards. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate a proficiency in one or more of the following areas: 3D modeling, rigging, texturing, or lighting for animation and games; visual storytelling, directing for animation, storyboarding for animation, visual development for animation and games, acting for animation, animation production and project management.