University of Southern California
The John C. Hench Division of Animation + Digital Arts of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts teaches animation from a maker’s point of view with a focus on creation, design and innovation. Classes are taught by seasoned filmmakers and current industry professionals who inspire and enable students to develop as artists and embark on creative careers.
The division is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor level who specializes in emerging technologies with professional expertise in projection mapping, real-time animation, augmented and virtual reality. Candidates must be well versed in Unity, Unreal Engine, Houdini and TouchDesigner. The candidate will be required to mentor student projects creatively and technically, and teach courses in procedural animation, real-time animation and projection mapping. The New Media CG Specialist role requires a proven track record in overseeing and creating professional grade projects through the blending of art and technology to make cutting edge imagery for wide audiences. Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Please submit a CV including all professional credits and a link to a website or portfolio.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in art or a related field or equivalent in professional working experience
Minimum Experience:
- 15 years of professional experience as a CG artist and Technical Director in emerging technologies
Preferred Education: Master’s degree from an accredited university in art or a related field or equivalent in professional working experience
Preferred Experience:
- 20 years of professional experience as a CG artist and Technical Director in emerging technologies
- Demonstrated teaching experience, ideally at the college level
The annual base salary range for this position is $78,000 – $97,500. This is a 9-month full-time, non-tenure-track, position for two academic years.
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
