Assistant Professor of 3D Generalist and Game Developer

The University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tampa, a private, residential university in Tampa, FL, seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of 3D Animation and Game Development to teach courses in 3D Animation, Modeling, Rigging, and XR/AR/VR Development.

Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree by time of appointment and show potential for outstanding teaching, scholarly activity, and service within CAL.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree by time of appointment (MFA, MPS, or PhD).
• Ability to teach undergraduate and possibly graduate courses.
• Commitment to high academic standards and teaching excellence.
• Experience with industry-standard 3D tools and game engines.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in 3D Animation, Modeling, Rigging, and XR/AR/VR Development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment at the department and college level.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service aligned with the mission of The University of Tampa.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Terminal degree (MFA, MPS, PhD)

Tools

Maya

Blender

Z-Brush

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Position Details

The Department of Film, Animation and New Media in the College of Arts and Letters is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of 3D Animation and Game Development to teach classes including 3D Animation, Modeling, Rigging, and XR/ AR/VR Development.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.

UT reflects this vibrancy; with 24 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

The teaching load is 3 courses (12 credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year.

Successful applicants will hold a terminal degree such as an MFA, MPS, or PhD by time of appointment to teach undergraduate and possibly graduate courses.

The selected candidate must be able to work legally in the USA by August 1st, 2027.

Ideal candidates should have a strong background with industry standard 3D Tools such as Maya, Blender, Z-Brush, etc., as well as working knowledge of game engines such as Unreal Engine and/or Unity.

In addition, experience of blueprints and other programming or scripting languages is highly desirable.

Candidates must demonstrate potential for outstanding teaching, strong written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to high academic standards.

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners.

The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.

The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 14 master's programs.

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting 140-character tweets to enduring works of classic literature.

The College is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments: Art and Design, Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance. As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and Letters engages in cutting-edge creative work, technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse communities.

Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media production facilities.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria.

The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity.

The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

The University of Tampa is a comprehensive, independent university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. Four colleges offer about 200 areas of graduate and undergraduate study. The Spartan Studies general education curriculum helps to prepare students to be successful, contributing members of the global community. Graduate and continuing studies programs exemplify our commitment to the professions and community. The University’s 110-acre residential campus in downtown Tampa provides an exceptional setting for learning both on and off campus. Valuing the community’s international heritage, the University attracts students, faculty and staff from around the world with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural learning. UT is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen. The University conducts classes in personalized settings in which learning is enhanced through application by balancing “learning by thinking” with “learning by doing.” Students are taught by highly qualified faculty members dedicated to teaching, scholarship advising and continued intellectual growth. Students participate in learning partnerships with faculty and the community through clinical and consulting assignments, internships and research experiences. Academic services and co-curricular activities support individual well-being and development, and provide leadership opportunities. UT strives to provide a rich and inclusive learning environment for all students to prepare them for careers and lifelong learning.