Azusa Pacific University · 1 day ago
Faculty and Program Director of the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Cinematic Arts
Azusa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $125K/yrAzusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. They are seeking a Program Director for the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects who will direct the program, teach, ensure academic excellence, coordinate curriculum, and manage faculty recruitment and development.
Education
Responsibilities
The Program Director directs the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects, teaches in the program, ensures academic excellence and innovation in the program, and coordinates the program’s curriculum and adjunct faculty
The Program Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Cinematic Arts and works with the department chair on faculty recruitment and development, program assessment and curriculum development, student recruitment and retention, fundraising, accreditation and budget management
This position will teach undergraduate courses and will take the lead on administrative matters related to the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects in collaboration with the department chair
Work with college and university leadership to recruit and retain students
Student advising
Actively participate in faculty governance through involvement on committees at the School and/or University levels, as well as service to the broader professional community
Maintain an active record of professional scholarship and/or creative work
Advance the APU mission, vision, and strategic plan
Other duties as assigned by the Chair
Qualification
Required
Earned terminal degree in Animation and/or Visual Effects or equivalent professional experience
Commitment to teaching excellence and industry connectivity
Experience in higher-education teaching in Animation and/or Visual Effects or equivalent professional experience
Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects
Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information
Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations
Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
Preferred
Candidates with the qualifications to serve as department chair will receive preferential consideration
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University is a university creating a place for Christian education to form the training School for Christian Workers.
Founded in 1899
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kirk Bernal, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
Leslie C.
Human Resources Business Partner
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