Game Art & Animation Professor - full-time, part-time, or adjunct Job at UNIVERS

Overview

If you love game art & animation and have a passion for education, UAT is the place for you!

Who We Are

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is an elite intimate private college in Tempe, AZ focused on educating students in advancing technology who desire to innovate in the areas of emerging technology disciplines including Advancing Computer Science, Information Security, Game and New Media technologies.

Living on campus, students are surrounded by a true living-learning technology environment that incubates their ideas into innovations that students can patent and take to market. Students must create an innovation project to graduate.

We are an entrepreneurial, results-oriented organization recognized for delivering high standards of innovation and service. As an organization designed to change the lives of some of the brightest young minds, we rely on the excellence of every member of our family to continuously exceed our own standards and our students’ expectations.

Who You Are

Have you ever wanted to teach others about game art and animation? We are researching for an addition to our astounding team of faculty. You must be an expert in various gaming languages and development techniques associated with game applications. An exemplary UAT instructor who can relate their knowledge and experience in using Maya is critical.

Our Game Art and Animation Courses prepare students for jobs such as character artist modeler and texture artist, character artist animator and rigger, environment artist modeler and texture artist, environment artist animator, mechanical mesh modeler and texture artist, and mechanical mesh animator and rigger.

Don\'t have teaching experience - that\'s where we come in. UAT's team of faculty and staff will work with you as you :

Essential Duties

• Facilitate student-driven, innovative game projects with a focus on original IP and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Mentor technology-focused, creative students through all stages of the asset and animation pipeline
• Teach traditional art principles alongside current and emerging game development practices
• Deliver instruction in advanced character rigging, motion capture (mocap) clean-up, and integration
• Guide students in concept development, visual storytelling, and pre-production asset creation
• Support the creation of 2D and 3D art assets including characters, environments, props, UI, and VFX using industry-standard tools
• Supervise student teams in agile production environments with an emphasis on iteration and critique
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of Game Art and Animation curriculum
• Participate in portfolio reviews and help students prepare for industry opportunities
• Engage in program-level discussions on emerging tools, pipelines, and trends (e.g., Unreal Engine 5, AI workflows, real-time rendering)

Skills and Education Required

Pedagogy

UAT\'s Synchronic Learning model is designed especially for students of advancing technology. Tailored to both undergraduate and graduate students, Synchronic Learning provides an education framework that prepares superior graduates to become tomorrow’s innovators. This model embodies UAT’s methodologies, curricula, and people dedicated to fostering an environment of innovation that promotes demonstrated mastery and job readiness. An integral part of this framework is SyncFlex, a flexible learning approach with an emphasis on mentored education that provides real project experience to cultivate superior graduates.

Important Notes

Location Requirements : This is not a remote position; candidates must be willing to work in-person on our campus in Tempe, AZ.

Adjunct Pay : $3,000 for in-person courses; $2,400 for hybrid / online courses.

Part-Time Pay : $30k-$45k dependent on Education and Experience.

Full-Time Salary + Benefits : $60k-$90k dependent on Education and Experience.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

UAT does not sponsor foreign visas. Thank you for your understanding.

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