Faculty

Description:

Ringling College and the Department of Motion Design (MD) are actively seeking innovative and creative individuals to join our passionate full�time faculty in a rapidly growing and future thinking department. Qualified individuals will have solid professional experience within the intersection of design and animation. The department has a supportive, collegial faculty and flexible curriculum that strongly values excellence. The MD department has robust support dedicated to using the most current technology.

Included among the Duties and Responsibilities of this position are: ability to teach with hands on knowledge and experience designing and animating for 2D, 3D, and/or traditional animation, within a structure of three courses or nine credits per semester. Ongoing commitment to creative work/scholarship in the profession is expected and active participation with faculty, department and college service is required. This is a full�time appointment with benefits. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The start date is January 2025 or August 2025.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications (Include evidence of):

Either a Master

• 's degree in Motion Design, Animation, Graphic Design or a related field,
  OR a 4�year Bachelor's degree in art or design and five years of significant experience
  animating in the motion design industry that demonstrates expertise appropriate for teaching within a variety of animation-centric courses.
• Proficiency with current software products relevant to 2D or 3D animation. This may include After Effects, DragonFrame, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, or Houdini.
• An ability to clearly communicate and work effectively with faculty, students and administrators.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative educational environment.