Position
Announcement
Position: Computer Graphics Technology
Institution: Purdue University
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Date posted: 7/25/2004
The Department of Computer Graphics Technology
at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, has two tenure
track career opportunities beginning in August-2005. Individuals
qualified for these positions will primarily be responsible
for teaching courses, and will be expected to participate
in department engagement activities and have a well-defined
discovery agenda. Essential position responsibilities include
classroom instruction as well as developing curricula. Applicants
should have a Ph.D., although applicants with an earned Master’s
degree will be considered. Relevant industrial and/or teaching
experience is desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate
a strong interest in professional development, publishing,
presenting, and outreach activities at the local, national,
and international levels. Salary and rank are commensurate
with qualifications. Applicants should forward a resume, all
graduate and undergraduate transcripts, portfolio, and the
names of 4-6 references to:
Clark A. Cory, Chair,
CCT Faculty Search Committee,
Knoy Hall of Technology Room 363,
401 N. Grant Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2021;
or e-mail to cacory@tech.purdue.edu.
Assistant/Associate Professor – Computer
Graphics Technology. School of Technology. The positions are
open in the following areas: 1) Animation and 2) Interactive
Multimedia Design. Further information about the department
may be obtained at: www.tech.purdue.edu/cgt
Faculty Position Area Information:
Computer Animation
This area of study is concerned with the analysis, design,
production and distribution of motion/time based computer
graphics, both of linear and non-linear, applied to commercial
entertainment, marketing, training, design, project management,
graphical simulation in manufacturing & construction,
and virtual environments. Study in animation and spatial graphics
focuses on developing and integrating skills in raster &
vector graphic technology, 3D model building, lighting &
rendering, storyboarding, script writing, virtual-motion based
physical simulation, analog to digital audio & video,
computer programming, and project database management.
Minimum requirements include the following:
- Master’s in Animation, or Computer Graphics Technology,
or Computer Science with emphasis in 3D Animation, or related
field
- 2 years of industry experience
- Working knowledge of Maya and/or 3D Studio Max, After
Effects, Photoshop
- Programming skills (MEL scripting, Max scripting, C++)
- Previous teaching experience (preferred)
Interactive Multimedia Development
This area of study is concerned with the analysis, design,
production and distribution of interactive multimedia, such
as CD-ROM and Web-based tools. Study in Interactive Multimedia
focuses on asset building skills as it relates to type, raster
& vector graphics, computer programming, audio, video
and animation. The curriculum also focuses on the composition
of media assets within authoring and Web technologies to create
tools that inform, educate, persuade and entertain. Students
graduating from the program are prepared for management level
roles as producers, art and technical directors as well as
asset building roles in all areas of multimedia and hypermedia
production
Review of applications will begin November
30, 2004 and continue until positions are filled.
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