Animation Temporary Faculty Positions

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 8,300 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. The University is located in the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural setting, and is within 20 minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

The Department of Art at Kutztown University invites applications for multiple full-time and/or part-time temporary positions to teach courses in Animation, 3D Modeling and Rendering, and Concept Art starting in Fall 2021 and/or Spring 2022. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth and professional development; and service. Required: Master’s degree in art or a related area; strong professional portfolio of personal and student artwork; teaching experience beyond graduate assistantship preferred; proficiency in related software including Maya, Zbrush, ToonBoom Harmony, Illustrator, etc. Courses may be taught face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online. Teaching online will require successful completion of the Teaching Online Certification Course offered through Kutztown University.

Successful interview and demonstration of relevant abilities required. Submit letter of application indicating course interest, vita, unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, three current references, 10 digital images of professional work and 10 digital images of students’ work including a list identifying and describing work to Slideroom: https://kuva.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/59894.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Official transcripts must be mailed to Department of Art, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530. For more information about the position, class descriptions, or class schedule please contact Prof. Michael Covello, Search Committee Chair — covello@kutztown.edu.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education. All applicants for employment are subject to a criminal background check.