The Department of Media Arts in the School of Communications at Webster University invites applications for a faculty position requiring expertise and experience in 3D animation in Unreal Engine producing digital assets for game design, animation, or virtual cinema production.
This new colleague will join us in our recently remodeled and equipped state-of-the-art facility, including an LED video wall and virtual cinema technology, digital animation and game design labs, as well as material workshops, and will bring their experience and expertise to new courses and activities in our Animation, Game Design, Interactive Digital Media, and/or Film, Television, & Video Production programs.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses as appropriate, advise students, provide faculty service, and engage in professional development, including scholarship and creative activity. We are seeking a colleague whose experience and expertise complements that of our existing faculty, who brings new perspectives to discussions of curriculum revision and strategic planning. For more information see http://www.webster.edu/communications/.
This visiting faculty position welcomes candidates with strong professional experience and evidence of potential for academic career success; some teaching experience is also required. A master’s degree, MFA, or Ph.D. in a relevant field is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of the field, an area or areas of specialization, and preferably, ability to bridge to other areas of study in the department and school. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as are candidates with international and interdisciplinary experience.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
Preferred QualificationsThis visiting faculty position welcomes candidates with strong professional experience and evidence of potential for academic career success; some teaching experience is also required. A master’s degree, MFA, or Ph.D. in a relevant field is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of the field, an area or areas of specialization, and preferably, ability to bridge to other areas of study in the department and school.
Skills Required
- Expertise in 3D animation using Unreal Engine
- Experience producing digital assets for game design, animation, or virtual cinema production
- Some teaching experience
- Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, and provide faculty service
- Strong professional experience and evidence of potential for academic career success
- Master's degree, MFA, or Ph.D. in a relevant field
- Broad knowledge of the field, area(s) of specialization, and ability to bridge to other areas of study
What We Do
Founded in 1915, Webster University is an independent nonprofit institution serving over 13,000 students worldwide. With its main campus in St. Louis, Missouri, and additional locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs through in-person, hybrid, and online learning environments.
