Wichita State University · 6 days ago
Assistant Professor of Acting for Digital Arts
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWichita State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Acting for Digital Arts with expertise in Performance Capture & Stunt Work to train the next generation of bold storytellers and performers. The role involves teaching, mentoring, and collaborating on innovative projects while engaging students in applied learning experiences.
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Responsibilities
Teach students to embody everything from tragic heroes to CGI dragons
Lead motion capture sessions where dots, suits, and imagination reign supreme
Demonstrate safe yet jaw-dropping stunt techniques
Collaborate with fellow faculty on productions that blend film and cutting-edge technology
Inspire students to push the boundaries of performance without breaking any actual bones
Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online)
Foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects
Advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student entorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.)
Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college
Teach courses in Performance Capture I & II, Stunt/Combat for Camera, Emotion Through Movement, and support interdisciplinary performance classes that serve animation, game design, and filmmaking
Mentor student performers and collaborate on digital production projects using our mocap volume and will mentor students preparing for careers in voice and performance for games, animation reference acting, and film/TV stunt coordination
Create opportunities for new partnerships, industry collaborations, and grant-funded interdisciplinary work
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree in direct field
Teaching experience
MFA in Acting or related field (must have completed terminal degree by time of application)
Preferred
Hands-on motion capture expertise
A flair for teaching, mentoring, and occasionally convincing students
Enthusiasm, creativity, and a sense of humor
Benefits
Access to state-of-the-art performance studios and motion capture labs.
A community of passionate, curious, and slightly dramatic students.
Opportunities to choreograph, direct, and experiment with wild, innovative projects.
Daily workouts disguised as class demonstrations.
Bragging rights: "I train actors to fight dragons, fly across stages, and emote in ping-pong ball suits."
Company
Wichita State University
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