Faculty and Program Director of the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Cinematic Arts

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Job Location:

Azusa, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 70304 - 125460

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Faculty and Program Director of the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects Assistant Associate or Full Professor of Cinematic Arts

Position Tracking Number: F679

School/College: College of the Arts Humanities Sciences and Theology / School of the Arts

Department: Cinematic Arts

Location: Azusa campus

About APU:

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles California. As a leading Christian university in California Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship faith integration diversity and internationalization APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University recognizing APUs high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelors masters and doctoral programs on campus online and at seven regional locations across Southern California APU continues to be recognized annually as one of Americas Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

The School of the Arts (SOTA) has made significant strides in advancing our mission of being a premiere college focused on creating exceptional artistry grounded in authentic Christian faith. Through the innovation and dedication of SOTAs scholar-practitioner faculty nearly 250 arts majors and 50 arts minors are shaped with the knowledge skills and abilities to follow their passion and fulfill their vocational calling across the disciplines of cinema music theater and visual art.

Description:

The Department of Cinematic Arts in the School of the Arts invites applications for the position of the Program Director of the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects.

The Department of Cinematic Arts houses three undergraduate majors a B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects a B.A. in Cinematic Arts and a BFA in Cinematic Arts Production.

Specialization: Animation

Responsibilities:

The Program Director directs the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects teaches in the program ensures academic excellence and innovation in the program and coordinates the programs curriculum and adjunct faculty. The Program Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Cinematic Arts and works with the department chair on faculty recruitment and development program assessment and curriculum development student recruitment and retention fundraisingaccreditation and budget management.

This position will teach undergraduate courses and will take the lead on administrative matters related to the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects in collaboration with the department chair. Applicants should demonstrate an active career in animation or related media.

Additional responsibilities include:

Work with college and university leadership to recruit and retain students.
Student advising.
Actively participate in faculty governance through involvement on committees at the School and/or University levels as well as service to the broader professional community.
Maintain an active record of professional scholarship and/or creative work.
Advance the APU mission vision and strategic plan.
Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Level: Assistant Associate or Full Professor.

Qualifications:

Earned terminal degree in Animation and/or Visual Effects or equivalent professional experience and a commitment to teaching excellence and industry connectivity.
Note: Candidates with the qualifications to serve as department chair will receive preferential consideration.

Experience:

Experience in higher-education teaching in Animation and/or Visual Effects or equivalent professional experience.

Workload: Full-time faculty position.

Hire Date: Open until filled.

Mental Demands:

Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
Self starter ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Compensation

$70304 to $125460 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications experience and internal equity. In addition to compensation APU offers a competitivebenefits package.
Compensation will be based on experience rank and qualifications.

Additional Information

Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific Universitys Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity work effectively with diverse populations and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Please click the links to learn more about what we believe our mission statement and our statement of faith. You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty staff and alumni as they carry out our mission here: Pacific University does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Application Procedure
To apply visit Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

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Position Title: Faculty and Program Director of the B.A. in Animation and Visual Effects Assistant Associate or Full Professor of Cinematic ArtsPosition Tracking Number: F679School/College: College of the Arts Humanities Sciences and Theology / School of the ArtsDepartment: Cinematic ArtsLocation: A...