Animation Game Design/Game Artist - California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Posted: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Department: Art
Effective Date of Appointment: August 2015 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Emphasis: Animation Game Design/Game Artist
Position: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Salary: Salary based on qualifications/experience
The University: Serving more than 38,000 students each year, CSUN is one of the largest universities in the United States. CSUN ranks 10th in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to underrepresented minority students, fifth nationally in awarding master's degrees to Hispanic students and enrolls the largest number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students of any U.S. state university. CSUN's 171 academic programs and engaged centers enjoy international recognition for excellence. CSUN currently partners with more than 100 institutions of higher education in 22 countries around the globe and attracts the largest international student population of any U.S. master's level institution. Situated on a 356-acre park-like setting in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, the campus features modern educational buildings and world-class LEED Gold-certified performing arts and recreational facilities recognized as among the best in the country. CSUN is a welcoming university that champions accessibility, academic excellence and student success.
CSUN is strongly committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, active learning and diversity. Our values include a respect for all people, building alliances with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and we value the diversity of all of our students and the campus community. CSUN actively encourages qualified candidates to apply who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented students.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, CSUN strives to create a community in which a diverse population can work, teach and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights of each individual. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, medical information, marital status, or veteran status. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
The Department: The CSUN Art Department has over 900 students majoring in Art, 24 full time faculty, 60 part-time faculty. Offers BA and MA degrees in visual arts, art education and art history, as well as, the MFA degree. The Art Department participates in the University's commitment to teacher preparation and K-12 partnerships. For information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu
Qualifications: MFA in a related discipline is preferred or BA, BFA with demonstrated significant professional experience may be considered. College-level teaching experience is desirable with a minimum of three years professional full-time experience working as a Game Artist in AAA/Indie Game Development or relevant experience in the Animation and Visual Effects industries. Application materials should demonstrate a wide range of technical capabilities, artistic competency, and mastery of one or more areas within Game Animation production such as Asset Creation, Game App Development, Environment Artist/Designer, Level Design, Lighting, Animation, Rigging, Compositing or Modeling. Working knowledge of 3D animation software required with game engine and game app development software desired. Should have ability to self-train on new software and teach a range of animation and game animation courses.
Responsibilities: Teach introductory through advanced animation courses focusing on Animation and Game Animation. Collaborate with Art Department faculty and faculty from other departments on curriculum and program development in Animation and Game Animation Design. Supervise student internships, lab techs and the Art Department animation club. Actively participate in student recruitment, advisement, program promotion and exhibition of student work. Build professional partnerships for department funding, student internships and job placement. Serve on committees in the Department, College and University. Continue creative/professional work and exhibition. CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.
Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin November 14, 2014, the position open until filled.
Application Requirements:
1. Application cover letter.
2. Complete and current resume.
3. Statement of teaching philosophy and methods
4. Three current letters of reference with addresses, phone numbers and email.
5. Examples of your professional work on DVD.
6. If prior teaching/training experience, then include examples of your student's work on DVD.
7. Interview finalists must perform a teaching demonstration.
Additional supporting material may be requested of finalist.
Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:
Chair Search & Screen Committee
Animation Game Artist
Department of Art
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8300
General Information:
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The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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