Animation Educator — Studio Art (Interdisciplinary)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Urbana (IL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor in Computer Animation within the Studio Art Program. The role focuses on teaching animation across disciplines, mentoring students, and developing curriculum that connects animation to drawing, 3D practice, and interactive media.

The successful candidate will balance technical production with artistic development, collaborating with colleagues in related programs and

Qualifications

Terminal degree or equivalent expertise and experience in animation, studio art, illustration, digital media, game development, computational media, or a related field.
Demonstrated professional, artistic, or creative practice in animation or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience teaching or mentoring students in academic and/or professional settings.
Demonstrated expertise in at least one major area of animation production, such as 2D animation, 3D animation, motion graphics, visual effects, or related time-based media.

Responsibilities

Teach and contribute to animation-related curriculum within Studio Art.
Mentor students across levels of experience and contribute to the intellectual life of the School.
Collaborate with colleagues across interdisciplinary programs, including Game Studies & Design.