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The Department of Art and Design at Augusta University seeks outstanding applicants for a full-time lecturer in Animation. This person will teach four animation and/or foundation-level studio courses in-person per semester. In addition, the lecturer will also advise Art & Design students. This is a non-tenure-track faculty position (9-month contract).

Responsibilities

• Teach four animation and/or foundation-level studio courses per semester.
• Possible courses for Animation include Motion Graphics, Animation History & Fundamentals, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Technical Animation & Rigging, 3D Modeling, Previsualization, and Short Format Storytelling. Foundational-level studio courses are those situated in the department's BFA and BA degree programs. Foundation courses include Drawing I, 2D Design, and Color Experience & Theory.
• Software packages currently taught in our Animation program include the Autodesk Maya, Maxon Zbrush, Substance Painter, Adobe Creative Cloud, Unreal Engine, Toon Boom Harmony, and Storyboard Pro.

Required Qualifications

MFA or equivalent terminal degree in the appropriate discipline or its equivalent in training, ability, or experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

An established record of teaching experience and industry experience, artistic practice, or publication.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Lecturer: $50,000 - $56,000 - The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

College/Department Information

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for various careers in quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students.

The Department of Art and Design at Augusta University is a NASAD accredited, multi-disciplinary department, offering comprehensive programs that explore both traditional and contemporary practices in visual and performing arts.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Professional References, Philosophy of teaching Augusta University students, website URL linking your portfolio or demo reel, etc., as one document.