Lecturer of Game Art and Animation
University of North Texas

Title: Lecturer of Game Art and Animation

Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing)

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Media Arts-122600

Job Location: Denton

Salary: commensurate upon experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

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Department Summary

The Game Studies and Design BS is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental degree with faculty in Media Arts, English, Communication Studies, the School of Visual Arts and Design, and the Department of Science and Engineering. This particular hire will be housed in the Department of Media Arts, which also supports two undergraduate majors - a BA in Media Arts and a BA in Converged Broadcast - as well as four undergraduate certificates: Television news Producing, Media Management, Digital Media Studies, and Spanish Language Media. The department also offers a MA degree in Media Arts and an MFA in Documentary Production and Studies.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

This position is for a (renewable) 3 year Lecturer position in Game Art and Animation. Teaching expectations are for 4 classes per semester for the Game Studies and Design major. The classes can include core Game Art and Animation classes like Intro to Digital Content and Animation, core major classes like Game Production Pipeline and the Capstone classes, and it can include whatever specialties the candidate can bring to the program, ranging from 3D Modeling and Texturing to Pixel Art to Concept Art. Additionally, the candidate is expected to serve on department committees and advise students.

Minimum Qualifications

A terminal degree such as an MFA or Ph.D. in Animation, Digital Arts, Game Art, or a related field. Or a BFA, BS or BA in Game Art, Game Animation, or comparable field coupled with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience creating art/animation for successfully shipped video games.

Preferred Qualifications

MFA, MS, MA, or PhD in Game Art, Game Animation, or comparable field.
Three or more years of experience in the game industries.
Teaching experience at the university level.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

For media file, please upload link to portfolio.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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