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| subject: Faculty in 2D Animation , School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of the Art Institute of Chicago is looking for Faculty in 2D Animation duration - 1-2 Years Job details: FACULTY IN 2D ANIMATION, Department of Film, Video, and New Media The Department of Film, Video, and New Media at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago seeks an innovative animation artist for a one-year full-time visiting artist position. The ideal candidate is able to teach traditional and digital 2D animation as an art form, both technically and aesthetically. The one-year position begins August 2007 and could be extended, pending a performance review. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago has approximately 250 animation students working in a variety of ways in approximately 15 classes between the departments of Film, Video, and New Media (FVNM), and Art and Technology Studies (ATS). Our students are very high caliber and are interested in directing and producing their own work, while acquiring skills for commercial studio work as well. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in animation, both narrative and experimental. Candidate is responsible for teaching three animation classes per semester that may include studio classes, graduate advising, and/or an animation history course. Studio class size is ideal, with between 10 and 15 students per course. Qualifications: Candidates should have a body of creative work in animation: drawn, cutout, or traditional/digital puppet. Applicants should have teaching experience, and be comfortable teaching drawing; idea development; digital compositing; sound and image. Must be able to teach traditional film techniques; traditional cut-outs, puppets; drawing discs; and interfacing digital media tools and applications such as scanners; PhotoShop; Flash; After Effects; ToonBoom; Final Cut Pro, and ProTools. Terminal degree preferred but not required. Application procedure: Application review begins February 15, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. For priority consideration, by February 15, 2007 please send the following materials: 1) Letter of application 2) Current resume/CV 3) Artist?s statement 4) Teaching philosophy 5) Examples of work (DVD is preferable) 6) The names and contact information for three professional references 7) Self-addressed, stamped postcard to confirm receipt of materials 8) SASE only if you would like your materials returned, to: 2D Animation Search/awn SAIC Office of Deans and Division Chairs 37 South Wabash Avenue Chicago IL 60603 Questions regarding open positions, application procedures, or the search process may be directed to Shanna Linn, Associate Director in the Office of Deans and Division Chairs, at slinn@saic.edu, or 312.899.7472. Consult www.said.edu for information on the School and its programs, or www.saic.edu/about/jobs/faculty for specific application procedures. Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States email - slinn@saic.edu |
