Assistant Professor of Acting Digital Arts

Assistant Professor of Acting for Digital Arts

Join and apply for the Assistant Professor of Acting for Digital Arts role at Wichita State University
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What You'll Do:

• Teach students to embody everything from tragic heroes to CGI dragons.
• Lead motion capture sessions where dots, suits, and imagination reign supreme.
• Demonstrate safe yet jaw‑dropping stunt techniques.
• Collaborate with fellow faculty on productions that blend film and cutting‑edge technology.
• Inspire students to push the boundaries of performance without breaking any actual bones.

What We're Looking For:

• Hands‑on motion capture expertise.
• A flair for teaching, mentoring, and occasionally convincing students that "yes, rolling across the floor IS part of the assignment."
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a sense of humor that can withstand a hundred questions about how to get into Marvel movies.

Perks Of The Job:

• Access to state‑of‑the‑art performance studios and motion capture labs.
• A community of passionate, curious, and slightly dramatic students.
• Opportunities to choreograph, direct, and experiment with wild, innovative projects.
• Daily workouts disguised as class demonstrations.
• Bragging rights: "I train actors to fight dragons, fly across stages, and emote in ping‑pong ball suits."

About the School of Digital Arts (SODA):

Offering a Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) in Media Arts with concentrations in Acting for Digital Arts, Animation, Audio Production, Collaborative Design, Filmmaking, and Game Design, the School of Digital Arts stands out as the fastest growing school within the university. Its enrollment and programmatic expansion are outpacing initial projections and contribute to the institution's record‑breaking growth. The School of Digital Arts at Wichita State University is deeply connected to industry partners, giving students first‑hand applied learning experiences that bridge the classroom and real‑world practice.

These opportunities prepare students to enter their chosen fields with practical skills, professional networks, and clear career pathways.

About the College of Fine Arts (CFA):

Wichita State University's College of Fine Arts includes four schools:
Art, Design and Creative Industries, Digital Arts, Music, and Performing Arts. The college is a beacon for arts leadership and economy in the city, state, and region.

Job Summary:

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face‑to‑face), hybrid, and fully online). Foster applied learning in course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. Advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student entitlement, recruitment and retention initiatives, outreach activities).

Essential Functions:

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties:

Teach courses in Performance Capture I & II, Stunt/Combat for Camera, Emotion Through Movement, and support interdisciplinary performance classes that serve animation, game design, and filmmaking. Mentor student performers and collaborate on digital production projects using the mocap volume. Mentor students preparing for careers in voice and performance for games, animation reference acting, and film/TV stunt coordination. Create opportunities for new partnerships, industry collaborations, and grant‑funded interdisciplinary work.

Required

Education And Experience:

• Terminal degree in the direct field.
• Teaching experience.

Faculty Requirements:

MFA in Acting or related field (must have completed terminal degree by time of application).

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industry: Higher Education