[Commlist] 2D Animation FT Faculty job at Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia

Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia (USA) is searching for a 
Full-Time Assistant Professor in the Animation and Game Arts (AGA) 
department with an emphasis in 2D Animation starting in the Fall of 2023.

See the listing here https://moore.edu/about/careers-at-moore/ 
<https://moore.edu/about/careers-at-moore/> and download it here:
https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/aga-full-time-faculty-posting-fall-2022.pdf 
<https://moore-college-files.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/aga-full-time-faculty-posting-fall-2022.pdf> 


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Category: Animation & Game Arts
Posted: 09/02/2022
Type: Full-time
About Moore: Moore College of Art & Design is a historically all-women's 
undergraduate college that has evolved to admit nonbinary and trans 
undergraduates, as well as co-educational continuing education and 
graduate students. Founded during the original industrial revolution to 
advance women in new fields, under principles of inclusivity and 
opportunity, our mission is more relevant than ever, as technology, 
sustainability, and diverse cultures drive and influence new and 
existing industries. We strive to create a community of employees and 
faculty that mirrors our student body and offers a range of academic 
perspectives in their fields. We welcome candidates who value diversity 
and support the inclusive culture we seek to nurture at Moore. The world 
needs Moore. For more information, visit moore.edu and follow us on 
social media @moorecollegeart.
Moore Mission Statement
Moore College of Art & Design is dedicated to excellence in art and 
design. Founded in 1848, Moore is the first and only visual arts college 
for women in the United States. Through its undergraduate Bachelor of 
Fine Arts degrees for women and its coeducational Graduate Studies 
programs, Moore cultivates creativity, promotes scholarship and prepares 
its students for professional careers in the arts by emphasizing 
critical thinking, problem solving, risk-taking, and strong 
communication skills. Moore is dedicated to producing graduates that 
distinguish themselves as leaders in their fields.
Position Summary
Moore College of Art & Design seeks a candidate for a Full-Time 
Assistant Professor in the Animation and Game Arts (AGA) department with 
an emphasis in 2D Animation starting in the Fall of 2023. Salary and 
rank are commensurate with experience and subject to the collective 
bargaining agreement with Moore Federation of Teachers.
Minimum Qualifications:
A successful candidate for AGA would be a person who has a passion for 
animation and games, a passion for teaching, and creates a supportive 
and caring classroom environment for students. Evidence of professional 
activity and experience is expected. In your cover letter please address 
the qualifications below, indicate the areas you are most qualified to 
teach, and any additional skills that you may have.
Required
• Applicant must hold an M.F.A. degree in Animation, Game Arts, 
Interactive Media, or related field by August 2020 or have relevant 
professional experience.
• Applicants must be knowledgeable in the following software: Adobe 
Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Preferred
• 2 years of college-level teaching
• Experience with 3D animation software such as Blender or Maya
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal or Unity
• Experience in ToonBoom, Dragon Frame
• Experience with and participation in Animation Film Festivals circuit
• Public Event Planning
• Curriculum Development
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate courses in campus-based learning environments on a 
regularly scheduled basis
• Report student attendance and grading electronically on a regular basis
• Prepare course materials and an accurate syllabus for each class each 
semester
• Maintain high expectations of students while providing a supportive 
and inclusive environment
• Ability to use classroom technology such as projectors, SmartBoards, 
and department-specific software and/or hardware if needed (ex: 3-D 
printer, laser cutter, engraver, digital embroidery machines, 
photography and lighting equipment, etc.)
• Properly alert your department chair of illness and need for substitution
Please send application materials via e-mail with the following 
documents sent as a PDF:
⦁ Cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position, 
your interest in teaching at Moore, and how students would benefit from 
your experiences and work.
⦁ Curriculum vitae
⦁ Teaching philosophy
⦁ Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement detailing how you address 
these issues in the classroom and/or your professional practice.
⦁ A reel of professional work via URL (Reels can be hosted on Vimeo or 
Youtube, please include the password if your reel is not public)
⦁ A reel of student work via URL (Reels can be hosted on Vimeo or 
Youtube, please include the password if your reel is not public)
⦁ Contact information of three professional references
All application materials/files should be labeled appropriately. Moore 
will not accept any incomplete submission. Moore will not accept, 
evaluate, or be responsible for hard copies or original copies of 
portfolio materials. Please do not submit additional or original 
portfolio materials; they will be discarded and not considered part of 
the application.
The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment 
opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, 
religion, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender 
identity or expression, handicap or disability, military or veteran 
status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under 
applicable federal, state or local law in the administration of its 
educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other 
College-administered programs and employment practices. Retaliation is 
also prohibited. Read Moore's full compliance statement: 
https://moore.edu/non-discrimination-policy/

Submit materials to:
Stephen Wood
Chair, Animation and Game Arts
(stwood /at/ moore.edu)
c/o Caitlin Balch
(academicaffairs /at/ moore.edu)
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