Assistant Professor — 3D Animation & Game Development

Critical Playground LLC; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tampa invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of 3D Animation and Game Development in the Department of Film, Animation and New Media. The position teaches 3D Animation, Modeling, Rigging, and XR/AR/VR Development to undergraduate students.

The ideal candidate holds a terminal degree by Aug 1, 2027, demonstrates outstanding teaching potential, and has experience with Maya, Blender, Z-Brush, and game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA/MPS/PhD) by Aug 1, 2027.
• Strong teaching potential with high academic standards.
• Proficiency with Maya, Blender, Z-Brush and game engines (Unreal/Unity).
• Experience with blueprints or scripting languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3D Animation, Modeling, Rigging, and XR/AR/VR Development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and uphold department standards.

Skills

3D animation

Game development

Teaching

Communication

Unreal Engine

Unity

Blueprints

Scripting

Education

Terminal degree (MFA/MPS/PhD)

Tools

Maya

Blender

Z-Brush

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

The University of Tampa invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of 3D Animation and Game Development in the Department of Film, Animation and New Media. The position teaches 3D Animation, Modeling, Rigging, and XR/AR/VR Development to undergraduate students.

The ideal candidate holds a terminal degree by Aug 1, 2027, demonstrates outstanding teaching potential, and has experience with Maya, Blender, Z-Brush, and game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.