Assistant Professor of 3D Generalist and Game Developer

If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Film, Animation and New Media in the College of Arts and Letters is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of 3D Animation and Game Development to teach classes including 3D Animation, Modeling, Rigging, and XR/ AR/VR Development. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students.  The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  UT reflects this vibrancy; with 24 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The teaching load is 3 courses (12 credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year. Successful applicants will hold a terminal degree such as an MFA, MPS, or PhD by time of appointment to teach undergraduate and possibly graduate courses.  The selected candidate must be able to work legally in the USA by August 1st, 2027. Ideal candidates should have a strong background with industry standard 3D Tools such as Maya, Blender, Z-Brush, etc., as well as working knowledge of game engines such as Unreal Engine and/or Unity. In addition, experience of blueprints and other programming or scripting languages is highly desirable. Candidates must demonstrate potential for outstanding teaching, strong written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to high academic standards. Required Attachments: All required documents listed below should be uploaded the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. 1. Cover letter detailing specific qualifications and professional/research interests pertinent to this position at the University of Tampa 2. Updated Curriculum Vitae 3. Artist /or/ Research Statement (1 page) 4. Teaching Philosophy (1 page) 5. Links to professional /or/ research portfolio. The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.  The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 14 master's programs.   The College of Arts and…