Visiting Assistant Professor of Art in Computer Animation

Visiting Assistant Professor of Art in Computer Animation

Sam Houston State University has approximately 16,662
students and is located in the National Forest, one hour north
of Houston. The Department of Art has approximately 450
majors and offers degrees in Studio Art, Photography,
Graphic Design, and Computer Animation.

The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University
invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant
Professor, one year appointment with a 3-3 teaching load,
in the Computer Animation program, beginning August 2012.

The successful candidate will be an artist with expertise in
one or more of the following areas: Character Animation, Lighting/Materials/Rendering, or Environment Design. The
candidate should have experience using Autodesk Maya or
comparable entertainment industry software, and should be
familiar with both PC and MAC operating systems. Other
desired qualifications include experience with the creative
pipeline for 3D interactive multimedia, as well as 2D
computer animation and post-production software.

Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses in
Drawing, Digital Foundations, or Graphic Design.

Candidates must possess an MFA or terminal degree in
related field. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level
is preferred. Industry experience is also an asset.
Salary is competitive.

Applicants should submit the following combined within a single PDF document:
• cover letter
• statement of teaching philosophy
• a detailed CV
• samples of personal work
• samples of student work (if available)
• the names and contact information of three references

Please include URLs for time-based samples of
personal and student work.

Submission of application materials should be sent
electronically to Edward Morin, Assistant Professor of Art,
at [email protected].

Official college transcripts will be required for finalists
for this position.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until position is filled.

Examples of student work created in the Computer
Animation program at Sam Houston State University
can be viewed at: http://vimeo.com/user10632544/videos

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace.