Part-Time Animation Instructor

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Animation Instructors

DEPARTMENT:  Animation

REPORTS TO:  Program Director/Dean

Summary:

The Animation Department at University of the Arts located in Philadelphia, PA is seeking applicants for part time/adjunct positions on an ongoing basis, as upcoming positions can become available throughout the year for our undergraduate BFA programs. Classes are taught in-person on our campus in Center City, Philadelphia.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Part time faculty bring their active professional and personal creative practice experience to the classroom in addition to previous teaching experience at the college level, or other demonstrated instruction experience, and are expected to be motivational, curious, resilient, enthusiastic collaborators with the full spectrum of our diverse student population who have varied interests and focus areas within the program and art form.

The program is particularly interested in engaging practicing artists in the field who also have a passion for sharing knowledge with the next generation of animation artists and filmmakers. 

The University is always interested in reviewing applications from candidates with demonstrated investment in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and whose identities and/or professional work intersect with or address historically marginalized communities.

The Part-Time Instructor in Animation should provide teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Introductory through advanced 3D modeling and lighting, character rigging, and animation (utilizing Maya)
  • 2D animation fundamentals, and 2D software techniques (utilizing Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate, supported by Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro)
  • Advanced 2D animation focused studio skills including full 2D production pipeline experience in storyboarding, layout, design, animation, compositing, and 2D puppet design and rigging in Toon Boom Harmony
  • Preproduction fundamentals such as character design, prop design, and visual development
  • Filmmaking, storytelling, and editing concepts and storyboarding fundamentals and software techniques (utilizing Storyboard Pro)
  • Visual effects, compositing, and motion graphics (utilizing After Effects)
  • Stop motion animation fundamentals, camera and lighting techniques, fabrication of sets and puppets, and software techniques (utilizing Dragonframe)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions.  Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Education:

  • Advanced degree in a related field and/or bachelor’s degree in a related field and significant professional/personal practice experience

Experience:

  • Active and established animation-relevant artists who have an accomplished portfolio or reel, substantial experience, with prior teaching experience preferred

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Lead and manage the development of the syllabus and weekly class lectures, demonstrations, materials, and activities, and to be open to collaboration with colleagues and the program director on all as needed
  • Utilize the University’s learning management system, Canvas, for student communications, attendance and grading, including posting clearly designed assignment descriptions and deadlines
  • Teach the fifteen weekly class meetings per semester in-person
  • Center the stated class learning goals as the directive in all activities and instruction
  • Provide students regular, class wide and individual critique and guidance
  • Utilize available technology to create a more inclusive and flexible classroom
  • Be available outside of class for timely communication with students and colleagues, and provide office hours in person or remotely by appointment

Supervisory Responsibility:

  • None

About The University:

The mission of the University of the Arts is to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success in today’s society and has educated generations of groundbreaking artists, performers, designers, and creative leaders for nearly 150 years.

 

After being granted university status in 1987, University of the Arts became the largest institution of its kind in the nation, offering programs in design, fine arts, media arts, crafts, music, dance, theater, and writing. It now features 20 undergraduate arts majors, 12 graduate programs, and the nation’s first PhD program in Creativity. UArts is also home to innovative centers across disciplines, including the Center for Immersive Media, Lightbox Film Center, Philadelphia Art Alliance, Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, and the Inspiration Lab Artist-in-Residence Program. 

 

TO APPLY: Interested, qualified applicants should submit letters of application and resumes to the Human Resources Department via email to jobs@uarts.edu. Please ensure job title is in the Subject line.
 

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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Title IX Statement: The University of the Arts prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Director for Title IX, Equity, & Compliance is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Director for Title IX, Equity, & Compliance, e-mail titleix@uarts.edu, visit The University of the Arts, 320 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19102, or call 215-717-6362. To learn more about the University's Title IX policy and response to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, please visit www.uarts.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

 

 

 

 

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