Faculty Position, Game Animation

The Game Art Department is looking for a Course Director for the Game Animation Course. This course provides students with their first opportunity to produce animated sequences and cycles for game play. Students develop an overall understanding of animation as it applies to the game industry with a focus on game engine constraints and requirements.

The Course Director is responsible for preparation and presentation of course material, as well as proper management of course curriculum and instructional staff. This is a lecture position, so candidates must also demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills, with previous educational experience preferred

All faculty will work directly from the Full Sail campus.

Full Sail University offers a unique, hands-on, real word education to over 8,000 students from all over the world. We are located in Winter Park, Florida, just outside Orlando – one of the world’s foremost tourist destinations. In addition to great weather, plentiful beaches, and some of the most famous theme parks on the planet, Orlando features a thriving entertainment community.

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Arts Degree and 4 years industry related experience, as well as a strong working knowledge of animation, character rigging and implementation into the game environment.

Prospective candidates should have experience modeling, texturing, animation, as well as working knowledge of dynamic simulation and mental ray rendering. The candidate must able to guide students as 3D artist through strong critique and the abilities to direct changes in art work. The candidate must have strong management skills and organizational skills.

All candidates must provide samples of their work via web address or demo reel.

This position is full time, on campus and requires a flexible schedule to include several evenings to be available to students.

Some of the accolades and community events Full Sail has participated in:

• Pure Motivation – An internal collaboration of students, staff and faculty to promote good works within the community
• Orlando Business Journal 2009 Reader’s Choice Award: Best Company
• iTunesU - Our involvement with iTunes U allows us to share some of the Full Sail experience through free, exclusive audio and video content available through the iTunes Store. Users are able to relive on-campus events, visits, and guest lectures, while our Behind the Scenes section offers brief tutorials for various facets of the entertainment business, courtesy of our faculty and facilities.

In addition, Full Sail offers these benefits to faculty:

• Casual Attire
• Family Oriented and Creative Atmosphere
• Free on campus parking
• Local Discounts – Restaurants, Day Care, Wachovia
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life, Supplemental and Pet Insurance
• Eligible for Costco and YMCA Memberships
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Pay
• Holidays
• 401K
• Annual Holiday Events for faculty, staff and their families


Please forward your resume and cover letter to: facultyjobs@fullsail.com
More information about Full Sail can be found at www.fullsail.edu
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