Lecturer of 3D Graphics & Animation

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Details%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EUniversity of Colorado %7C Denver%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFaculty Level/Title%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E Lecturer%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking Title%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E Lecturer of 3D Graphics %26amp; Animation%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFTE%5C: .%3C/strong%3E225 per 3 credit course%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary Range%3C/strong%3E%5C: %245,371.19 per 3 credit course%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition %3C/strong%3E#00638738 – %3Cstrong%3ERequisition %3C/strong%3E#41654%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJoin the University of Colorado Denver%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://www.ucdenver.edu%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the University of Colorado - Denver%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EMillions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of %24800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://www.ucdenver.edu%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Eucdenver.edu%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Description%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at %3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://www.cu.edu/cu-careers%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Ci%3Ewww.cu.edu/cu-careers%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E*%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAt the College of Arts %26amp; Media (CAM), we empower a diverse community of makers, scholars, and innovators to thrive in the rapidly evolving creative industries. Through a dynamic blend of critical inquiry, creative exploration, and real-world engagement, CAM prepares students for lives filled with opportunity, meaning, and purpose. Rooted in community and driven by a spirit of intellectual and artistic freedom, CAM embraces risk-takers, visionaries, and cultural disruptors by providing access to cutting-edge technology, global perspectives, and a nurturing environment where bold ideas flourish. CAM offers top-ranked degrees and programs in Film %26amp; Television, Media Forensics, Music %26amp; Entertainment, and Visual Arts.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EIn Visual Arts at CU Denver, the city becomes our canvas, industry leaders become professors and a passion becomes a profession. We do our best work designing in a digital lab or putting paint to canvas in a studio. Our students have access to state-of-the art digital labs, sculpture studios, industrial equipment and darkrooms. They find opportunities at the Denver Art Museum, in galleries across the Front Range and at digital studios like Pixar. That’s how the College of Arts %26amp; Media unites the ability to create with the means to succeed.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E3D Graphics %26amp; Animation at CU Denver, recognized as one of the top 50 national programs by Animation Career Review, trains students to be 3D digital content creators—in film, entertainment, medicine, and science. Students graduate with instruction in arts aesthetics, critical thinking, and communication skills while providing an intense level of expertise, instruction, and immersion in digital 3D animation and graphics.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ELecturer appointments are at-will and teaching assignments are determined on a semester by semester basis. Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses offered each term.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELecturer – 3D Graphics and Animation%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you will do%5C: 100% Teaching%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ELecturers may teach one or two classes (3-6 credit hours) per semester.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ELecturers in the 3D Graphics %26amp; Animation Program may be expected to teach in one or more of the following areas at an introductory, intermediate, or advanced level%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E3D modeling/sculpture%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E3D character animation%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E2D character animation%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ELook Development, texturing emphasis%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ELook Development, lighting emphasis%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EStory and project development%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAnimated film production%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications you already possess (

Minimum Qualifications

)%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EApplicants must meet

minimum qualifications

at the time of hire.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EBachelor’s degree in 3D Graphics %26amp; Animation or similar major/emphasis.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EOne year of relevant and demonstrable professional experience in the animation, visual effects, or game production industry.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EProficiency with commercial software applications commonly used in the animation, visual effects, or game production industry that are relevant to the areas in which you specialize. Examples of such software applications are%5C:%3C/span%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAutodesk Maya%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAdobe Creative Cloud Applications (Photoshop, Substance 3D Painter, etc.)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESideFX Houdini%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EFoundry Production Collective%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EEpic Games Unreal Engine%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EToon Boom Harmony%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualification to possess (

Preferred Qualifications

)%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EOne year of relevant and demonstrable experience teaching in higher or K-12 education.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EMaster’s degree in 3D Graphics %26amp; Animation or similar major/emphasis.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThree years of relevant and demonstrable professional experience in the animation, visual effects, or game production industry.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPrimary experience as a creative and/or producer in a collaborative media production environment.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EStrong interpersonal and communication skills across multiple teaching modalities%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDemonstrated history of building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and community partners representing a wide range of perspectives%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAbility to work autonomously, taking initiative on tasks, and meeting deadlines%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EOutwardly contribute to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EInterest in emerging trends and technologies in illustration education and practice%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDemonstrable creative and aesthetic sensibility as it relates to 3D graphics %26amp; animation.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto%5C:workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Eworkplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECompensation and

Benefits

%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at %245,371.19 per 3 credit course. %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible

compensation

at the time of posting.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThis position is not eligible for overtime

compensation

. This position is not eligible for

benefits

.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplication Deadline%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EApplications will be accepted until finalists are identified, and interviews begin. Preference will be given to complete applications received by November 23rd, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Application Materials%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo apply, please visit%5C: %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://www.cu.edu/cu-careers%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Ehttp%5C://www.cu.edu/cu-careers%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E and attach%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ELetter of application specifically addressing the position requirements and outlining

qualifications

%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECurrent CV or résumé%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EQuestions should be directed to Digital Animation Program Director, Jeremy Brown %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22(jeremy.d.brown@ucdenver.edu%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Ejeremy.d.brown@ucdenver.edu%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBackground Check Policy%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E