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| subject: Professor of Visual Effects , USC School of Cinematic Arts John C Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts USC School of Cinematic Arts John C Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts is looking for Professor of Visual Effects duration - Indefinite Job details: Position: Professor Visual Effects John C Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts Institution: University of Southern California Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Animation and Digital Arts: Full Professor with tenure John C Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts, School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. Appointment date: July 1, 2007. Salary commensurate with experience. Job Description Visual Effects artist with MFA or equivalent, and a record of achievement in innovative research/creative work. Minimum five years teaching experience at undergraduate and/or graduate level is essential. Requirements In-depth practical and theoretical knowledge of contemporary visual effects technologies including a comprehensive knowledge of digital lighting, rendering principles, composite and live action animation integration. Understanding of motion capture technology, high resolution digital panoramic photography and virtual set creation. Knowledge and ability to teach software packages such as Autodesk Maya, Softimage XSI, Shake, Stitcher, Boujou and Z-brush. Ability to address multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary issues within the context of an internationally oriented program, as well as the impact of digital technology on narrative and non-objective animation is necessary. Willingness to work with industry, academia and the fine arts in developing the program is essential. Prior administrative experience is also essential as the successful candidate will be required at some point to chair the division on a rotating basis. Application deadline: postmarked by January 25, 2007. Potential candidates must be available for interview in mid- late February of 2007 Submit a letter of application, full curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and portfolio samples to: Professor Kathy Smith Search Committee Chair, John C Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts, School of Cinematic Arts, LPB 200C 850 West 34th Street, University of Southern California, 90089-2211; Fax: 213-740-5869; Phone: 213-740-3986. USC is an AA/EOE. Location: Los Angeles, California, United States |
