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The Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking candidates for full-time faculty positions in Visual Effects for its Savannah and Atlanta campuses. Qualified candidates should have the terminal degree or its equivalent in visual effects, film, computer art, or a related field. College-level teaching experience is preferred. Expertise in a technical environment is helpful, as many topics are presented in state-of-the-art facilities utilizing high-end workstations configured with professional software including Photoshop, In Design, Premiere, Dreamweaver, After Effects, and Maya. Preferred areas also include Unix/Linux, programming skills, Z-Brush, Flame, RenderMan, Houdini, and Shake. Industry experience in visual effects or broadcast design is a plus. Successful candidates should have an expertise in modeling, texture painting, rendering or lighting techniques. Professors will be teaching first-year students a range of 2D, 3D and interactive design.

TO APPLY: Please mail cover letter, curriculum vitae, and an unofficial copy of the transcript showing your highest degree to:

Savannah College of Art and Design
Attn: HR - Faculty
P.O. Box 3146
Savannah, GA 31402-3146

If you apply by email, all items above must be included electronically and sent to scadfaculty@scad.edu. Only complete packages will be considered. If invited to interview, official transcripts for all degrees and three letters of reference will be requested. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.
Although a deadline has not yet been established, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking candidates for full-time faculty positions in Visual Effects for its Savannah and Atlanta campuses. Qualified candidates should have the terminal degree or its equivalent in Visual Effects or a related field. A strong portfolio and industry experience is important. College-level teaching experience is preferred but not required. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate (by providing a video reel with breakdown, CD or website) an expert proficiency in applications that utilize procedural modeling concepts and animation techniques, specifically Houdini. The professor will communicate the advantages and application of procedural modeling, animation, particle f/x, scripting and expressions in a Unix/Linux environment as they relate to students of diverse experiences with a focus in the various visual f/x industries. Experience teaching coursework through the web is a plus.

TO APPLY: Please mail cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of own and student's work (if applicable), and an unofficial copy of the transcript showing your highest degree to:

Savannah College of Art and Design
Attn: HR - Faculty
P.O. Box 3146
Savannah, GA 31402-3146

If you apply by email, all items above must be included electronically and sent to scadfaculty@scad.edu. Only complete packages will be considered. If invited to interview, official transcripts for all degrees and three letters of reference will be requested. Due to large applicant volume, we are unable to respond to questions that are already addressed in our ads/application procedures. Please, no calls! Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.

Although a deadline has not yet been established, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts, and the history of art and architecture. The college emphasizes learning through individual attention in a positively oriented environment. The college has locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, and in Lacoste, France. Some programs are offered online through SCAD e-Learning.

The Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking candidates for full-time faculty positions in Visual Effects for its Savannah and Atlanta campuses. Qualified candidates should have the terminal degree or its equivalent in Visual Effects or a related field. A strong portfolio and industry experience are important. College-level teaching experience is preferred but not required. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate (by providing a video reel with breakdown, CD or website) an expert proficiency in multi-level programming in one or more of the following: C/C++, OpenGL, Renderman, Mel, Perl and Unix/Linux scripting. Familiarity with 3-D environments and compositing is also helpful. Communication skills are critical to convey concepts to students of divergent experiences. Experience teaching coursework through the web is a plus.

TO APPLY: Please mail cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of own and student's work (if applicable), and an unofficial copy of the transcript showing your highest degree to:

Savannah College of Art and Design
Attn: HR - Faculty
P.O. Box 3146
Savannah, GA 31402-3146

If you apply by email, all items above must be included electronically and sent to scadfaculty@scad.edu. Only complete packages will be considered. If invited to interview, official transcripts for all degrees and three letters of reference will be requested. Due to large applicant volume, we are unable to respond to questions that are already addressed in our ads/application procedures. Please, no calls! Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.

Although a deadline has not yet been established, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts, and the history of art and architecture. The college emphasizes learning through individual attention in a positively oriented environment. The college has locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, and in Lacoste, France. Some programs are offered online through SCAD e-Learning.