"Lecturers in Digital Arts; Animation; Video Game Design/Development; Computer Science/Engineering"

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Position Information

Vacancy Number: F-00427

Position Title: Lecturers in Digital Arts; Animation; Video Game Design/Development; Computer Science/Engineering

Classification Title: Faculty

Department: Computer Science and Computer Information Systems

Employment Type: Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicant:

The Computer Sciences Department at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is planning to offer a minor and/or concentration in computer arts, animation, and video game design. It invites applications for multiple positions in any of following fields: 1) Digital Arts: anime drawing & painting; 2) 2D/3D object or environment modeling; 3) Character design/sculpturing; 4) Computer Animation; 5) Video Game Design/Development; 6) Computer Science/Engineering at lecturer level beginning in August 2025. This fast-growing department offers a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Computer Science, and a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems & Cybersecurity.

These positions are renewable each year depending on demand and prior year performance. All candidates should have a proving record or outstanding potential for excellence in teaching, commitment to service at both the departmental and university levels and possesses effective oral and written communication skills. Responsibilities include, face-to-face, online, day, evening and/or off campus teaching, etc. Service at both the departmental and university levels is expected.

Salary: Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. It includes a base salary for Fall & Spring semesters (9 months). In addition, Summer semester teaching (June & July), which is highly possible but not guaranteed, provides the potential for an additional ten percent of 9-months base salary for each three-hour class taught, up to a maximum of six hours which is equivalent to a potential additional maximum twenty percent of base salary.

Minimum Qualifications: Master degree or higher.

Desired Qualifications: Candidates must have received at least Master’s degree prior to start date. Candidates with expertise in ANY of following fields are especially encouraged to apply:

• Digital Arts: drawing & painting in any of: traditional media, carton, anime, manga, etc.
• 2D/3D object/environment modeling
• Character design/sculpturing
• Computer Animation
• Video Game Design/Development
• Computer Science/Engineering
• Knowledge of open-source digital drawing & painting software Krita desirable
• Knowledge of open-source 2D & 3D modeling, sculpturing, animation, game design & development software, such as Blender or Unreal Engine, desirable

How to Apply: Applicants must apply online at https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6983

Applicants must submit:

1. Current resume. If it is related to digital art/animation/gaming, please provide link to applicant’s sample work
2. Cover letter that outlines relevant qualifications
3. Names and contact information for three professional references

Review of applications is immediate and will continue until the positions are filled. AUM reserves the right to stop accepting applications at any time.

Job Open Date: 11/15/2024

Quick Link: https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6983

School: College of Sciences

Contract Type: Nine (9) Months

Tenure Track: No