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Classification Title Working Title Assistant Professor of Animation (tenure track) Hire Types Faculty Division MSU Moorhead Department Academic Departments Unit College of Arts & Humanities Location Moorhead, MN FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.0 Employment Condition Probationary Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days Posting Details This position is covered by IFO Collective Bargaining Agreement. The full salary range for positions under this agreement can be found in Article 11, Section S.
Salary Minimum $62,260 Salary Maximum $84,705+ DOE Salary Type Annual Bargaining Unit/Plan 209, IFO Job Description - Teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester
- Primary responsibility for teaching 2D and/or 3D computer animation courses, including Foundations in Animation and Animation Capstone
- Additional teaching responsibilities assigned based on professional background and expertise
- Foster the development of department curriculum and the Animation major within the context of the School of Media Arts & Design
- Work collaboratively with IT and colleagues in the college to keep lab, software, hardware, facilities, and equipment up to date with Animation technology
- Ongoing professional development and education related to teaching, scholarly/creative work, and our evolving technological/creative field
- Active participation in scholarly/creative projects and professional organizations
- Other responsibilities include mentoring students and student projects, assisting with student organizations, student academic advising, and service to the department, university, and community
- M.F.A. and/or terminal degree in Animation or related discipline
- Area of specialization in 2D and/or 3D computer animation
- Experience and fluency with multiple animation workflows and software (e.g., Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom, Maya, 3DS Max, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Unity, Unreal Engine)
- Experience teaching animation courses such as Foundations in Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Animation, 2D Animation & Motion Graphics, Stop-Motion Animation
- Expertise in animation principles, aesthetics, and theory
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as a team
- Demonstrated commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive pedagogy, and an ability to work successfully with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to their needs and concerns.
- Work with campus I.T. and department to manage animation software, labs, and equipment needs on the MSUM campus.
- Advise Animation students academically and be available to mentor students, in person, during projects.
- Leadership experience
- Ability to teach and/or interest in developing courses such as Animation History, Animation Studies, Character Design & Rigging, Environmental Design, Lighting & Texture Design, Immersive Design, Game Design
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse learning and working environment
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
- Active involvement in creative research, exhibition, or commercial work
- Demonstrated commitment to community and university service
- The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
- Official transcript(s) from all degree granting institutions must be provided to the Office of Human Resources prior to first duty day.
- In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to Minnesota State College and Universities vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
- Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.pdf.
UNIVERSITY CULTURE
The work to support equity-minded campus practices, curriculum, and culture has been happening at Minnesota State colleges and universities for decades. The system-wide goal of Equity 2030 is to eliminate racial graduation disparities by the year 2030. Focusing on an equity gap instead of an achievement gap allows us to frame our work on creating equity-minded practices, pedagogy, curriculum, and inclusive communities. At MSUM, we are committed to building our university's capacity to serve students historically undeserved in higher education.
Our Core Values (How do we behave?)
Grit
Grit
- We are "scrappy" and resourceful.
- We have big goals and the tenacity to achieve them.
- We have the courage to do what's right.
Humility
- We're all on the same team and everyone's role is important.
- We seek the best ideas and know they can come from anywhere and anyone in our campus community.
- We don't take ourselves too seriously.
Heart
- We go the extra mile for our students and each other.
- We are passionate about our purpose.
- We are fiercely loyal to MSUM.
Aspirational Value(We commit to making this as pervasive as our core values)
Diversity and inclusion of people and ideas
"Permission to Play" Values(These are the expectations of membership in our academic community)
Integrity and mutual respect in our behavior and interactions
Integrity and mutual respect in our behavior and interactions
Strategic Anchors (How will we succeed?)
We will succeed by:
- Focusing relentlessly on student achievement and students' return on their investment;
- Embedding and supporting diversity in every facet of the university; and
- Ensuring that MSUM is indispensable to the social, cultural, and economic advancement of Moorhead and the surrounding region.
Strategic Priorities (How will we deliver a student experience that distinguishes MSUM?)
- Academic Distinctiveness: We will define the distinctive attributes of our academic experience, building on the strengths that differentiate MSUM regardless of a student's academic major.
- Equity and Inclusion: We will continue to build our organizational capacity to achieve equitable educational outcomes for all students, recognizing that achieving equity will require changing our systems, policies, practices, assumptions, and campus climate.
- Community Engagement: We will build community partnerships that strengthen and sustain our academic programs, enhance students' educational experiences, and meet important community needs.
ACADEMICS
Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and cultural themes.
- 128 majors, emphases, and options
- 73 undergraduate major
- 55 emphases and options
- 12 pre-professional programs
- 15 graduate degrees
- 40 graduate and undergraduate certificates
- 26 areas of teacher licensure preparation
OUR STUDENTS
4,679 Total Enrollment (3,720 undergraduates), Fall 2022 30th day
64.3% Female
35.1% Male
15.3% Students of color
3.0% International
MSUM enrolls 4,679 students from 35 states and 42 countries. MSUM is a member of the Tri-College University, an educational consortium that includes Concordia College of Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and the North Dakota State College of Science.
- MSUM was ranked #13 among the Top Public Universities in the Midwest and #52 in the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest (US News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings 2023-24).
- MSUM's Doctorate of Education program is ranked in the top 10 best online Ed.D programs by Forbes Advisor (2023).
- MSUM holds #1 Best Bachelor's Degree in Project Management (Study.com, 2023).
THE COMMUNITY
Moorhead, Minn. and Fargo and West Fargo, N.D. are central to a thriving regional center with a population of 249,974 and growing for the Metropolitan Statistical Area. Higher education is a major community enterprise, with more than 30,000 students contributing to an atmosphere rich in arts, culture, sports, and social activities. The communities enjoy major concert venues; university, independent and community theatres; symphony orchestra; jazz concerts; annual film festivals; civic opera; art galleries and museums; and numerous family attractions and events.
Unemployment rates for the Fargo-Moorhead area hover around 2.1% (07/2023), below the national average of 3.7% (07/2023). The average one-way commute in Fargo is 16 minutes, shorter than the U.S. average of 26 minutes.
Moorhead public schools serve more than 7,400 students (2022) in an area recognized for superior student academic achievement and far-reaching extracurricular activities.
Minnesota ranks 2nd nationally in the percentage of its population (aged 25 to 64) with an associate degree or higher (50%).
Fargo's Hector International Airport is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and United with direct flights to these cities: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando International, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa, Phoenix-Sky Harbor and St. Pete-Clearwater.
The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo community is among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school and conduct business. Recent community accolades:
- Top 50 Best Places to Live (Livability, 2022)
- #30 Best Places to Raise a Family (Fortune, 2023)
- #1 in lowest unemployment (ZipRecruiter, 2023)
- Top 30 Best Cities to Start a Career (WalletHub, 2023)
- #5 Best Place to Start a Business (Livability 2023)
- Top 25 Best Places to Retire (Forbes, 2023)
- #1 out of 100 cities for lowest crime rate, low unemployment, short commutes (Self Magazine, 2023)
AVAILABILITY OF MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD ANNUAL CRIME REPORT
Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Security Report is available at: https://www.mnstate.edu/student-life/public-safety/campus-reports/.Prospective students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information and policies contained in the report. The report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Minnesota State University Moorhead; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a free copy of this report by contacting Public Safety at 218.477.2449.
Benefits Info Faculty Benefits Summary: https://www.mnstate.edu/globalassets/human-resources/2024-faculty-benefits-summary.pdf
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MSUM197P Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date 08/20/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 01/31/2024 Close Date 02/29/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary - To be considered by the search committee, applications must include:
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Cover letter addressing suitability for the position including a statement of teaching philosophy
- Unofficial transcripts from all degree granting i...
