What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Faculty Position in Animation, School of Art and Design position at BoF Careers?
Job Description
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional content creator who is an expert in animation or visual effects. Experience teaching animation courses is preferred.
Conceptually, the ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional who understands the history, principles, industry trends, techniques, and the cultural context of animation and film. The candidate's portfolio must demonstrate advanced understanding of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes.
In addition, proficiency in and broad-based understanding of current industry software and hardware are required.
The Successful Candidate Will Excel In The Following Areas
Globalism
Expert knowledge of Maya (and/or other industry standard 3D programs). Six years of professional experience with a portfolio demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the modeling and animation pipeline and workflow.
Understanding of character set-up techniques including rigging and dynamics would be a plus.
Production
Expert knowledge of production pipelines and team-based workflows.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Please note, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.
Salary
The final starting salary and appointment rank will be based on education level and cumulative experience; Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Salary Schedules pg. 72.
Instructor: $65,207.33 - $75,971.53
Assistant Professor: $75,917.54 - $111,883.11
Associate Professor: $88,858.05 -133,780.10
Professor: $108,354.52 - $163,053.55
The College reserves the right to select one or more candidates after having been duly reviewed and presented to the President in conformance with the provisions of Article 15 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Benefits
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.
Pay Equity by State Employers
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Visa Sponsorship
This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu .
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
This position will be required to constantly read and comprehend, occasionally perform calculations, constantly verbally communicate, frequently analyze, and constantly write. The working conditions for this position will be any combination of the classroom, lab, and/or office space. Certain roles may be required to handle machinery and chemicals. The physical requirement for this position will require occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional bending, frequent walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.
Application Instructions
In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:
This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2025. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled, or until April 2025. First consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 1, 2024.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status.
Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: www.fitnyc.edu.
About Fashion Institute Of Technology
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology, of the State University of New York, invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Animation in the Illustration and Interactive Media Department in the School of Art and Design.
The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for more than 75 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.
With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city's art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The College continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instructional design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices.
The mission of FIT's School of Art and Design is to educate the next generation of creative, socially responsible and globally relevant professionals able to succeed in the broad spectrum of art and design fields. The school challenges students to create new and valuable ideas through innovation, collaboration and experimentation.
The Animation, Interactive Media, & Game Design BFA program resides within the Illustration and Interactive Media Department and offers a comprehensive curriculum of industry inspired courses rooted in a real-world production environment, including character development, storyboarding, modeling, animation, lighting, camera, sound editing, as well as the exploration of a variety of technologies. The creative outcomes include 2D animation, 3D animation, and game design.
This program is designed to stay on the leading edge of time-based and interactive design and production.
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional content creator who is an expert in animation or visual effects. Experience teaching animation courses is preferred.
Conceptually, the ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional who understands the history, principles, industry trends, techniques, and the cultural context of animation and film. The candidate's portfolio must demonstrate advanced understanding of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes.
In addition, proficiency in and broad-based understanding of current industry software and hardware are required.
The Successful Candidate Will Excel In The Following Areas
Globalism
- Demonstrate an understanding of how visual communicators can educate and influence public perception and beliefs that influence global issues with national and international impact.
- Demonstrate an understanding of world and national history, as well as current events, as a context and perspective for effective decision-making in the role of visual communicator.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the benefits and opportunities of networking with the New York City Creative District and incorporate distinguished guest speakers and class field trips to local museums, galleries and other educational resources as means of enhancing class material and student learning experiences.
- Demonstrate ability to develop student awareness of cultural diversity in the classroom environment, and the need to respect all racial, ethnic, religious and social groups, in support of diversity and equity, in the classroom as well as in professional circles.
- Demonstrate an ability to design engrossing class assignments and other learning experiences to enhance information literacy and research skills, as well as challenge preconceptions, foster experimentation, cultivate critical thinking and advanced problem-solving abilities and inspire students' creativity, innovation and imagination.
- Demonstrate an ability to teach students how to integrate, synthesize, and utilize information and skills from various disciplines including photography, design, animation, film, writing, social sciences, world history, art history and internet resources, in the process of the creation of exciting and effective visual communication projects.
- Demonstrate an ability to be an effective verbal communicator and speaker who conducts enlightening and thought-provoking lectures, presentations, demonstrations and critiques, as well as applies current communication, research and promotional resources, strategies, and technologies.
- Demonstrate and generate an excitement and passion for teaching, creating and learning that inspires students to experiment, innovate and create.
- Demonstrate integration of knowledge of industry and entrepreneurship in classes, as well as personal career development strategies and experiences, to support and encourage students' creative and professional interest and progress.
- Demonstrate an ability to formulate and create a clear and concise class syllabus to enable and empower students to maximize their potential academically and creatively.
- Demonstrate ability to incorporate innovative technology in instructional pedagogy.
- Demonstrate incorporation of industry developments, including technology updates and applications into the curriculum.
- Demonstrate ability to serve as a mentor, tutor and/or counselor to students requiring special/focused attention, support or guidance when addressing academic and/or personal issues.
- Demonstrate continued involvement in professional and scholarly work and activities related to the visual communication industry.
- Demonstrate an understanding and mastery of established and emerging industry practices and their relevance to the visual communication industry.
- Demonstrate expertise in the application of entrepreneurial skills, a comprehensive understanding of copyright and other laws as they relate to intellectual property, as well as current knowledge of billing practices, asset management, marketing and promotional protocols.
Expert knowledge of Maya (and/or other industry standard 3D programs). Six years of professional experience with a portfolio demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the modeling and animation pipeline and workflow.
Understanding of character set-up techniques including rigging and dynamics would be a plus.
Production
Expert knowledge of production pipelines and team-based workflows.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry certifications required with a minimum of six (6) years professional experience as an animator.
- Candidates must present a currently active professional record demonstrating agility in adapting to new modes of visual storytelling and technologies.
- College, professional certificate, and/or workshop teaching is preferred.
Please note, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.
Salary
The final starting salary and appointment rank will be based on education level and cumulative experience; Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Salary Schedules pg. 72.
Instructor: $65,207.33 - $75,971.53
Assistant Professor: $75,917.54 - $111,883.11
Associate Professor: $88,858.05 -133,780.10
Professor: $108,354.52 - $163,053.55
The College reserves the right to select one or more candidates after having been duly reviewed and presented to the President in conformance with the provisions of Article 15 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Benefits
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.
- Retirement Plans
- Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefit Plan
- FIT Tuition Exemption Program
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Pay Equity by State Employers
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Visa Sponsorship
This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu .
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
This position will be required to constantly read and comprehend, occasionally perform calculations, constantly verbally communicate, frequently analyze, and constantly write. The working conditions for this position will be any combination of the classroom, lab, and/or office space. Certain roles may be required to handle machinery and chemicals. The physical requirement for this position will require occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional bending, frequent walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.
Application Instructions
In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:
- Letter of interest clearly indicating your qualifications for the position
- Curriculum Vitae
- A professional portfolio website or links to current reels.
- Unofficial Transcript*
- A minimum of three professional references, including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail contact information.
- Official transcripts are required within the first 30 days of hire. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.
This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2025. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled, or until April 2025. First consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 1, 2024.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status.
Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: www.fitnyc.edu.
About Fashion Institute Of Technology
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology, of the State University of New York, invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Animation in the Illustration and Interactive Media Department in the School of Art and Design.
The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for more than 75 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.
With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city's art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The College continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instructional design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices.
The mission of FIT's School of Art and Design is to educate the next generation of creative, socially responsible and globally relevant professionals able to succeed in the broad spectrum of art and design fields. The school challenges students to create new and valuable ideas through innovation, collaboration and experimentation.
The Animation, Interactive Media, & Game Design BFA program resides within the Illustration and Interactive Media Department and offers a comprehensive curriculum of industry inspired courses rooted in a real-world production environment, including character development, storyboarding, modeling, animation, lighting, camera, sound editing, as well as the exploration of a variety of technologies. The creative outcomes include 2D animation, 3D animation, and game design.
This program is designed to stay on the leading edge of time-based and interactive design and production.
Salary : $65,207 - $75,972
