Oral Roberts University · 4 months ago
Assistant/Associate Professor of 3D Modeling & Digital Animation DUTIESREQUIREMENTSNOTES
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelOral Roberts University is a non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its students. They are seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of 3D Modeling & Digital Animation to teach undergraduate courses, develop curricula, and produce scholarship/creative work in the field. The ideal candidate will have experience in gaming, narrative storytelling, and visual communication, along with a passion for XR design and development.
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Responsibilities
Teach broadly in the curricula of their subjects
Advise students
Serve on departmental and university-wide committees
Development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline
Development of courses in their area(s) of specialization
Producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for promotion
Teach critical thinking, problem solving, contemporary theory and emerging concepts in contemporary design practice
Qualification
Required
Terminal graduate degree preferred (MFA, MDes, MGD, PhD), or equivalent degree from an accredited institution, or significant sustained industry experience in, and/or game development. in graphic design or related field, including but not limited to computer animation, gaming
Evidence of excellent technical skills in industry standard practices to instruct undergraduate students in Unreal Engine and related software/hardware used in game development and/or virtual production and/or virtual reality
Demonstrated professional or research practice and a strong knowledge of modeling and lighting
Further required qualifications include expertise in at least one of the following areas: prior university teaching, curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, or industry experience
Preferred
Strong understanding of UE Blueprints, and Simulations, Rigging/ Animation or Mocap/Retargeting as it relates to cinematics, games, and/or 3D computer animation production
Strong understanding of user-centered design, best usability and accessibility practices to shape intuitive immersive experiences
Evidence of a current professional practice in virtual production or game engines for cinematic storytelling and/or experimental art
Evidence of professional practice using Python and/or C++ scripting for animation tools and game engines
Experience in traditional 2D effects programs, such as After Effects, Cinema 4D or Premier
Experience and/or interest in developing new curriculum in game development and virtual production
Familiarity with Autodesk Maya, Substance, Houdini and/or Zbrush
Company
Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University is a school in Tulsa.
Founded in 1963
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.2MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2023-10-05Grant· $2.2M
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