Instructor NT-9 month appointment

Animation Instructor. First date of consideration: April 12, 2013. Primary Duties: Teach four three-credit hour studios per semester in Animation, with a range of courses including beginning 2D and 3D animation and intro to computer graphic design. The ability to teach other subjects such as Digital Arts and Time-based Media are a plus. Must assist in setting up animation lab equipment in Brick City. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: An earned terminal degree or the degree required for teaching in certain disciplines is required. Potential or demonstrated teaching ability is required. A willingness to serve the academic unit, college, and the University is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Additional Qualifications: MFA in New Media, Digital Arts, Animation, or related field. MFA completed by May 2013. Software proficiency in Lightwave and Adobe Creative Suite, specifically AfterEffects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Hardware proficiency in both Mac and PC. The ability to teach other subjects such as Digital Arts and Time-based Media are a plus. Special Instructions: Official transcripts will be required at time of hire. To apply fo to https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/7832 . Please submit up to 20 examples of current professional work (CD-ROM, DATA DVD and/or portfolio website). If available submit a separate data disc or website link to student work examples. Submit discs to: Rebecca Xu, Art & Design, Missouri State University, 901 S National Ave., Springfield, MO 65897. Note: Materials will NOT be returned. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Academic transcripts and background check authorizations will be required for finalists. To submit a link to online work please use the "Online media Presentation" and/or "Online Portfolio" options in the Applicant Documents section of the application. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Missouri State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.