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Search # : 498843
Work type : Full-time
Location : Stamford Campus
Categories : Faculty Tenure Track
INTRODUCTION
The Digital Media & Design Department (DMD) in the School of Fine Arts at the University of Connecticut (UConn) invites applications for a faculty position in Motion Design and Animation at the Stamford campus . This is a full-time, nine-month position at the rank of either Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Assistant Professor-in-Residence (non-tenure track) , depending on qualifications. Acknowledging a lack of diversity in digital media industries, DMD embraces an inclusive environment and is particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2025.
The Digital Media & Design (DMD) Department is a uniquely interdisciplinary academic unit led by faculty from the fine arts, business, STEM, and humanities fields. Established in 2013, this innovative and evolving department currently has 26 full-time faculty members, 375 undergraduate and 20 graduate students, and offers MFA, MA, BFA and BA degrees with the following concentrations : Digital Film / Video Production (BFA), 3D Animation (BFA), Motion Design & Animation (BFA), Game Design (BFA), Web / Interactive Media Design (BFA), Digital Culture (BA), and Digital Media Business Strategies (BA). Our program has a strong emphasis on collaboration and experiential learning, best preparing our students for the challenges they may face when working in industry. The Department has established strong working partnerships with large and small companies, start-ups, public institutions, and charitable nonprofits, giving students hands-on, real-world opportunities that benefit the creative economy of the state. The UConn Stamford campus, a federally eligible minority / Hispanic-serving institution, is located in a vibrant and exciting city – with over 400 restaurants, bars, and entertainment and art venues. With easy access to New York City and home to companies like NBC Universal, NBC Sports, Synchrony, and WWE, Stamford is a prime location for any practitioner of Digital Media.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We seek a candidate with a strong professional record, a collaborative predisposition, and a commitment to teaching undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds at all levels of the curriculum. The successful candidate is active in the fields of motion graphics, design, and animation for the purposes of entertainment, advertising, branding, filmmaking, fine art, scientific visualization, and other expanded areas of practice including but not limited to : 2D / 3D / hybrid animation, motion design, graphic design, film / video production, visual effects (VFX), compositing, interactive and immersive media (AR, VR, XR), UX / UI design, projection mapping, storyboarding and pre-visualization, and other emerging practices.
The successful candidate will teach courses with a creative focus in motion graphics, animation, design, visual effects, and time-based storytelling. The position has a 2 / 3 (tenure track) or a 3 / 3 (in-Residence) teaching load, comprised of 5-6, 3-credit undergraduate courses per year - at all levels of motion design, from first-year design to senior capstone - as well as additional independent studies, supervised internships, and student advising. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop innovative courses that relate to motion design and animation studies and participate in building interdisciplinary collaborations. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in departmental and university service.
To be considered for a tenure-track position , a successful candidate must also maintain an active academic agenda of research and / or professional creative projects and engage in service activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Terminal Degree (MFA, Ph.D., etc.) in Motion Design, Motion Graphics, Animation, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Broadcast Design, Art or other appropriate fields. Equivalent foreign degrees will be accepted.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Motion Design and Animation (or closely related disciplines).
- A strong portfolio of professional work showcasing process, design, and creative work in the field of motion design and animation.
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level (may include TA, guest lecture, master classes, etc.).
- Demonstrated expertise in the full range of the Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro; and 3D animation software.
Additional Minimum Qualification for Tenure Track position ONLY :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Preferred Qualifications for Tenure Track position ONLY :
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2025. The successful candidate's academic appointment will be at the Stamford campus. Faculty may also be asked to teach at one of UConn's regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to UConn Jobs at Search #498843 to upload the following additional application materials :
The evaluation of applicants will begin immediately. For more information regarding the Department of Digital Media & Design, please visit the department website at
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