Assistant Professor of 3D Animation

School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in 3D Animation to begin in Fall 2027. Focused in the heart of a state with a robust film and television industry, SCA encourages professional development, mentorship and community engagement through a variety of programs, including internships, master classes, and industry screenings. Teach beginning to advanced courses in 3D animation; Assist in the development, support, and teaching of a curricular program in animation, stressing multiple theoretical, critical, historical, and technical approaches in the study, design, application, and distribution of animation; Development of creative works or scholarship in your field of specialization, leading to public screenings and presentations; Involvement in and presentations at nationally recognized professional organizations/conferences in your field; Work towards the development of internship opportunities for students; Supervise animation labs; Involvement in service to the department, university, and community; Advise student majors in the animation track; and Other duties as assigned by the Chair. or equivalent) in Animation, Digital Arts, Film/Media Arts, or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing (degree must be completed by August 2027); Professional industry experience and accomplishment in 3D animation as demonstrated through the creation, direction, and collaboration of projects that include 3D animation; Experience teaching college level animation classes; Demonstrated knowledge and experience across the 3D animation production pipeline, including pre-visualization, modeling, texturing, rigging, character animation, visual effects (VFX), lighting, and rendering, with advanced expertise in one or more of these areas; Proficiency in industry-standard software suites and specialized applications, including: Proficiency in and knowledge of 2D animation as demonstrated through creative or professional work.

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