Assistant Professor of Animation Job at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Animation
Hire Types
Faculty
Division
MSU Moorhead
Department
Academic Departments
Unit
College of Arts & Humanities
Location
Moorhead, MN
FLSA
Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Employment Condition
Limited
Work Shift
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
This is a 9 month fixed term position.
Posting Details
This position is covered by the IFO Master Agreement found at:
https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.pdf?_ga=2.223204115.901382816.1668436116-1211479933.1663965644
Salary Minimum
$60,682
Salary Maximum
DOE
Salary Type
Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan
209, IFO
Job Description
- Teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester
- Primary responsibility for teaching 2D and/or 3D computer animation courses, including Foundations in Animation and Animation Capstone
Additional teaching responsibilities assigned based on professional background and expertise
Foster the development of department curriculum and the Animation major within the context of the School of Media Arts & Design
Work collaboratively with IT and colleagues in the college to keep lab, software, hardware, facilities, and equipment up to date with Animation technology
Ongoing professional development and education related to teaching, scholarly/creative work, and our evolving technological/creative field
Active participation in scholarly/creative projects and professional organizations
Other responsibilities include mentoring students and student projects, assisting with student organizations, student academic advising, and service to the department, university, and community
Required Qualifications
- M.F.A. and/or terminal degree in Animation or related discipline
- Area of specialization in 2D and/or 3D computer animation
Experience with multiple workflows and software ( e.g., Maya, After Effects, Toon Boom, 3DS Max, Cinema 4D, Unity, Unreal Engine)
Expertise in animation principles, aesthetics, and theory
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as a team
Demonstrated commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive pedagogy, and an ability to work successfully with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to their needs and concerns
Leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching animation courses such as Foundations in Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Animation, 2D Animation & Motion Graphics, Stop-Motion Animation
- Ability to teach and/or interest in developing courses such as Animation History, Animation Studies, Character Design & Rigging, Environmental Design, Lighting & Texture Design, Immersive Design, Game Design
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse learning and working environment
Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence
Active involvement in creative research, exhibition, or commercial work
Grant writing experience
Demonstrated commitment to community service
Other Requirements
- Applicants are required to submit a resume or CV, letter of application, and creative work samples of 3 completed animation projects.
- Finalists will be expected to present classroom teaching demonstration and a presentation of scholarly/creative research.
- Review of completed applications will begin December 8th.
About
University Culture
In the simplest and most idealistic terms, our purpose at Minnesota State University Moorhead is to transform the world by transforming lives. In more specific terms, we are a university united around certain beliefs.
Our Core Values
(How do we behave?)
Grit
- We are “scrappy” and resourceful.
- We have big goals and the tenacity to achieve them.
- We have the courage to do what’s right.
Humility
- We’re all on the same team and everyone’s role is important.
- We seek the best ideas and know they can come from anywhere and anyone in our campus community.
- We don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Heart
- We go the extra mile for our students and each other.
- We are passionate about our purpose.
- We are fiercely loyal to MSUM.
Aspirational Value
(We commit to making this as pervasive as our core values)
Diversity and inclusion of people and ideas
“Permission to Play” Values
(These are the expectations of membership in our academic community)
Integrity and mutual respect in our behavior and interactions
Strategic Anchors
(How will we succeed?)
We will succeed by:
- Focusing relentlessly on student achievement and students’ return on their investment;
- Embedding and supporting diversity in every facet of the university; and
- Ensuring that MSUM is indispensable to the social, cultural, and economic advancement of Moorhead and the surrounding region.
Academics
Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and cultural themes.
- 74 undergraduate majors (70 emphases/options)
- 11 pre-professional programs
- 12 graduate degrees (21 emphasis areas)
- 28 graduate and undergraduate certificates
- 31 areas of teacher licensure preparation
MSUM enrolls over 5,000 students from 36 states and 61 countries. MSUM is a member of the Tri-College University, an educational consortium that includes Concordia College of Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and the North Dakota State College of Science.
The Community
Moorhead, Minn. and Fargo, N.D. are central to a thriving regional center with a population of 284,591 and growing for the Metropolitan Statistical Area (2020). Higher education is a major community enterprise, with more than 31,000 students contributing to an atmosphere rich in arts, culture, sports and social activities. The communities enjoy a major concert venue; university, independent and community theatres; symphony orchestra; jazz concerts; annual film festivals; civic opera; art galleries and museums; and numerous family attractions and events.
Unemployment rate for Minnesota is 3.8% (2021) and North Dakota is 3.3% (2021), both of which are below the national average of 5.4% (2021). Fargo-Moorhead average travel time to work is 14.7 minutes.
Moorhead public schools serve over 6,000 students in an area recognized for superior student academic achievement and far-reaching extracurricular activities. Moorhead schools are all new or totally remodeled. For the past 15 years, Fargo public schools have earned the What Parents Want Award from SchoolMatch. Minnesota ranked second place and North Dakota in fourth place in a list of states ranked on the proportion of young adults with at least a two-year college degree.
Hector International Airport, the paramount airport for the FM area, is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and United and provides non-stop jet service to/from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa, Nashville, and Tampa/St. Petersburg.
The Fargo-Moorhead community is ranked among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school and conduct business. Recent community accolades:
- Moorhead named Best Small City in America (NerdWallet, June 2015)
- Fargo ranked #1 College Town to Find a Job (ZipRecruiter, March 2015)
- Fargo’s Downtown named seventh best in the nation (Liviability, March 2015)
- Fargo ranks First Among Best-Performing Small Cities (The Milken Institute, January 2015)
- North Dakota topped the list in physical health with Minnesota landing in the top 10 (Well-Being Index, 2014)
- Moorhead has a lower sales tax than 96% of other cities in the state. Groceries and clothing are exempt from Moorhead and Minnesota sales tax (Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, November 2014)
Nine Month Faculty Appointments
Along with all other Universities that are part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, standard faculty appointments are for 168 duty days distributed over any nine consecutive months. The nine months need not align with the traditional academic year and may be changed every two years. Initial faculty appointments at MSU Moorhead are expected to be similar to or the same as the academic year unless otherwise indicated on the vacancy notice.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to a policy of equal opportunity nondiscrimination in employment and education. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by the law is prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance should be referred to the Affirmative Action Office, OW 208, 218.477.2721 (Voice).
Request For Reasonable Accommodation
It is the policy of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities when such accommodations are directly related to competing for a job on an equal basis.
Applicants having special needs which require accommodation should contact the Human Resources Director, Owens 214, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota 56563, 218.477.2157 (Voice). For TTY communications, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529.
Availability of Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Crime Report
Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Security Report is directly available at:
http://www.mnstate.edu/publicsafety/crimereports.aspx or through our website at: http://www.mnstate.edu/publicsafety. All prospective students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information and policies contained in the report. The report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Minnesota State University Moorhead; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a free copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 218.477.2449.
Benefits Info
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MSUM143P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
08/15/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
11/17/2022
Close Date
12/30/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Accept Applications
Yes
Posting Contact
Alex Fogarty, Search Committee Chair; alex.fogarty@mnstate.edu; 218-477-2402
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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