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01/07/2019

W 2 - Professorship "Animation" (50%) - limited to 6 years - at the Kunsthochschule Kassel

The position of Professor of Animation in the Visual Communication major at the Kunsthochschule Kassel is open as of 01.10.2019. The major teaches animation as a form of artistic expression and as a means of communication. Classical animated film forms the basis of the teaching activities.

Application deadline:

21.02.2019

Hiring start date:

01.10.2019

Reader Service Code:

31992

Applications to:

bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

This foundation opens the way to the diversity of contemporary animation to digital production methods, experimental techniques and interactive narrative forms. We are looking for a personality who can demonstrate an outstanding, internationally recognized, artistic practice in the field of animation art. She should have a sound knowledge of both the various classical and digital animation techniques as well as a theoretical understanding of the fundamentals of the medium. As a teacher and researcher, she should reflect on animation in its aesthetic, technical, theoretical, and political dimensions.

 

Collaboration with other programs in the School of Art while participating in artistic and creative development projects is expected.

 

Applicants must demonstrate their ability to teach in a qualified manner and provide evidence of appropriate teaching experience. Participation in academic self-administration is part of the duties of the position.

 

The requirements for employment and the performance requirements according to §§ 61, 62 of the Hessian Higher Education Act apply.

 

The position will be filled on a salaried basis.

 

For further inquiries, please contact Mr. Thomas Fröhlich, Tel.: 0561/804-5386, E-Mail: thomas.froehlich[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.

 

The University of Kassel is highly interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It therefore promotes the compatibility of partnership and family with professional development through its Dual Career Service and its Family Welcome Service. One of the University of Kassel's strategic goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are equally qualified and qualified. Applications should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel or bewerbungen@uni-kassel.de, quoting the reference number and also in electronic form.