Assistant/Associate Professor of 3D Animation, Graphic Design or Visual
Communication and Photography
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Assistant/Associate Professor of 3D Animation, Graphic Design or Visual
Communication and Photography
Department: College of Arts and Cultural Studies
Location: Tulsa, OK
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ABOUT US
Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty
actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on
our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do,
and we want you to make us even better!
JOB DESCRIPTION
- FULL TIME
Oral Roberts University Institute of Design, Experience and Art (IDEA)
invites applications for promotion-track Assistant/Associate Professor
position for one of three design related areas: 3D animation, graphic design
or visual communication-photography. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Ideal candidate must have demonstrated success in one of these areas:
3D Modeling: Experience with 3D modeling, gaming, narrative storytelling
and animated communication while demonstrating sensitivity to aesthetics,
typography and design. Additionally, the candidate should have an
awareness of and an enthusiasm for growing into the emergent field of XR
(extended reality) design and development. Opportunities exist for
interdisciplinary development with other academic units, including
Worship, Theatre, Dance, Film and Computer Science.
Design: Experience in graphic or communication design, which may include
typography, interactive design & development, branding, narrative and
time-based media, publication design, design research, UI/UX, community-
based design, portfolio development, professional practices, or internship
supervision. Ideal candidates will successfully demonstrate sensitivity to
aesthetics, typography and design.
Visual Communication and Photography: Candidate will have professional
photographic and visual design experience that integrates contemporary
professional practice with specific emphasis on emerging technologies (AI
and LLMs) and interdisciplinary practices. Additionally, the candidate
should have an awareness of and an enthusiasm for growing into the
collaborative, interdisciplinary design environment, professional practice
and design studio and project management.
DUTIES
ORU Faculty teach broadly in the curricula of their subjects, advise students,
and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. The primary
responsibilities of position will include the undergraduate level development
and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline, resulting in
3-3 load of six-contact hour per week studio courses.
Successful hires will also be responsible for development of courses in their
area(s) of specialization, as well as be responsible for producing
scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for promotion.
The successful candidate will teach critical thinking, problem solving,
contemporary theory and emerging concepts in contemporary visual design
practice.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications:
Terminal graduate degree preferred (MFA, PhD), or equivalent degree from
an accredited institution, or significant sustained industry experience:
Game development and/or virtual production and/or virtual reality, modeling and lighting animation and film disciplines.
Graphic design or related field, including but not limited to branding, environmental design, digital design, motion design, or digital product design.
Visual Communication or Photography, visual and communication related areas of study, including digital or film, studio and commercial, marketing or social media.
Evidence of excellent operational skills in industry standard practices
necessary to instruct undergraduate students in one of the referenced
subdisciplines.
Demonstrated professional or research practice in referenced
subdisciplines.
Experience with using and teaching production equipment, such as software,
printers, computer-controlled machines, screens or cameras.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal candidate will have professional skills and experience in
professional practices related to subdiscipline.
Teaching experience in adjacent areas such as art history, digital
fabrication or packaging and environmental design.
Evidence of student mentorship, i.e. professional placement or graduate
school applications.
NOTES
Complete the ORU online faculty application
Please provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and transcripts from all colleges and universities listed on your C.V. and application
Portfolio providing evidence of disciplinary expertise (website or remote file share)
Please provide three letters of recommendation
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all
individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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