The Department of Communication and Theatre Arts at Old Dominion University, a minority-serving institution in Norfolk, Virginia, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (non-tenure track) in Animation, beginning in July 2024.
The ideal candidate will be a visual storytelling practitioner with understanding of Animation and Digital Art as applied to post-production, visual effects and game design. This position will contribute to classes for both our undergraduate Film Program and the Monarch Institute for Game Design and Development (MIGDD).
Technical skills may include knowledge of:
- 3D modeling, texture mapping, character setup/rigging/animation, etc.
- Post-production or VFX software such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Avid Media Composer and/or Nuke.
- Game design software such as Maya, Zbrush, Unity, Unreal.
The position requires a 4/4 teaching load, including classes in Animation, Cinema/TV Post-Production, 3D Digital Art and Game Design. Specific courses might entail but are not limited to:
- Visual Storytelling
- 3D Animation
- Video Editing
- Editing Aesthetics
- Motion Picture Aesthetics
- Visual Design Fundamentals
- Advanced Visual Design Fundamentals for Game Design
Faculty may develop their own courses.
Duties also include teaching and service in the Communications Department, including student advising and program development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to mentoring non-traditional students and teaching at a minority-serving institution.
