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University of Hawaii - 4.2 Honolulu, HI Job Details Part-time From $2,053 a week 23 hours ago Qualifications Renderings 3D modeling software ZBrush Unreal Engine Academic institution experience Mid-level Substance Painter Syllabus development Cinema 4D Grading University teaching experience Master of Arts Visual effects (VFX) Video effects application Higher education teaching Master's degree in fine arts Maya Specialization in creative arts instruction Animation rigging Master of Fine Arts University experience

Full Job Description Description Title:

Lecturer (School of Cinematic Arts, 3D Animation)

Position Number:

Pending Hiring Unit:

College of Arts, Languages & Letters, School of Cinematic Arts Location:

Manoa Date Posted:

September 03, 2026

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Continuous Salary Information:

Minimum salary: $2,053 per credit hour

Full Time/Part Time:

Part Time Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary Other Conditions:

For placement in the lecturer pool beginning Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and availability of funds. Appointments are offered on a semester basis. Duties and Responsibilities Teach various 3-credit courses in 3D animation. Other related duties, including meeting course requirements as established by the department, preparing course syllabus, grading, and maintaining weekly office hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

MA or MFA degree in Animation or appropriate field from a college or university of recognized standing; Proficiency in industry-standard software suites and specialized applications, including: a. Unreal Engine, Maya and Adobe Creative Suite, and b. ZBrush, Substance Painter, Maxon Cinema 4D or comparable software. Evidence of ability to teach effectively and direct group discussions; Demonstrated ability of professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications:

Teaching experience at the college or university level; Professional industry experience and accomplishment in 3D animation as demonstrated through the creation, direction, and collaboration of projects that include 3D animation; Demonstrated knowledge and experience across the 3D animation production pipeline, including pre-visualization, modeling, texturing, rigging, character animation, visual effects (VFX), lighting, and rendering, with advanced expertise in one or more of these areas.

To Apply:

Submit the following: (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) media portfolio (where applicable); (4) names of 3 professional references; and (5) official transcripts (copies are acceptable, originals will be required at time of hire) through the University's Filedrop service, https://www.hawaii.edu/filedrop/. Send application materials to .

Inquiries:

Christine Acham, Department Chair, EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request:

The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/