Utah Tech University · 2 weeks ago
Instructor of the Practice in Animation
St George, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $59K/yrUtah Tech University is a comprehensive polytechnic institution located in St. George, Utah, seeking an Instructor of the Practice in Animation for a full-time faculty position. The role involves teaching courses in art, animation, film production, and film history, while also participating in campus-wide duties and maintaining a strong commitment to student engagement and success.
E-LearningEducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Teach 30 credits of courses in art, animation, film production, and film history each academic year
Perform defined campus-wide duties including holding office hours, attending department, college, and division faculty meetings, and adhering to University policy and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master of Fine Arts degree in animation or a related field, or equivalent industry experience with animation, film production, and sequential art in a production environment
Experience mentoring in the animation and film disciplines
Expertise in hand-drawn, digital, 2D animation with a strong portfolio
Ability to use software and other essential tasks
Superior communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with students, fellow art faculty, and the general public
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Benefits
Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
Company
Utah Tech University
Utah Tech University provides associate, bachelor, and master's degree programs.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Ian Kelly
Founder of The Club of Diverse Minds
Mark Walton
Chief Information Officer
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