Assistant Professor

Job Description

SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University is pleased to invite applications for Faculty positions at School of Design - Mumbai in Animation Area SVKM's NMIMS deemed to be university is internationally recognised and NAAC accredited. The School of Design here has a futuristic vision for Design & Animation education in the increasingly digitized world. (https://design.nmims.edu). We invite applications from high caliber design educators/professionals having relevant qualifications & proven experience in the area of "Animation & VFX" for Professor/ Associate/ Assistant Faculty Positions. Description for Internal Candidates Key Responsibilities: Teaching & Curriculum Development: Deliver lectures, conduct workshops, and mentor students in 2D/3D Modeling, Storytelling, Compositing, Script Writing, Digital Film Editing, Sound Design, Web Design, and UI-UX for Animation . Develop and update course content, ensuring alignment with industry trends. Design hands-on projects, assignments, and assessments to enhance learning outcomes. Software & Technical Skills Instruction: Teach and guide students in industry-standard tools such as: Adobe Suite: Adobe Animate, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Character Animator. UI/UX & Web Tools: Figma, WordPress, HTML, CSS. 3D & VFX: Blender (Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation). Research & Industry Engagement: Conduct research in Animation, VFX, and emerging media technologies. Collaborate with industry professionals and participate in projects, workshops, and seminars. Guide students in live projects, internships, and industry collaborations. Arrange Visits to relevant Industry / Animation Studios Student Mentorship & Administration: Provide academic guidance and career mentorship. Supervise student projects, research, and thesis work. Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum reviews, and institutional development initiatives. Preferred Skills & Competencies: Strong 2D/3D animation and storytelling abilities . Proficiency in digital compositing, film editing, and sound design . Expertise in UI/UX for Animation and Web Design . Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Figma, WordPress, and front-end development tools . Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills. Eligibility Norms for various positions: Professor: Qualification & Experience: Ph.D. in Animation with First Class MFA/M.Des/Master’s degree in Animation/VFX/Multimedia or a related field with 10 years of Teaching experience of which 3 years as Associate Professor OR MFA/M.Des/Master’s degree in Animation/VFX/Multimedia or a related field with min 10 years Teaching Experience Ideal candidate would be an eminent scholar with a doctoral degree actively engaged in research with 10 years of experience in teaching and /or research at the University/National level institutions including experience of guiding research in doctoral level, with outstanding performing achievement in the field of specialization. Associate Professor: Qualification & Experience: Ph.D. in Animation with First Class in with 6 years as full time Assistant Professor experience OR MFA/M.Des/Master’s degree in Animation/VFX/Multimedia or a related field with min 15 years of Experience with min 8 years of Teaching Experience. Ideal candidate would be an eminent scholar with a doctoral degree actively engaged in research with 6 years of experience in teaching and /or research at the University/National level institutions including experience of guiding research in doctoral level, with outstanding performing achievement in the field of specialization. Assistant Professor: Qualification & Experience: Ph.D. in Animation with 0-2 years as fulltime / part time faculty OR First Class in MFA/M.Des/Master’s degree in Animation/VFX/Multimedia or a related field with 6 years of experience with min 3 years of teaching OR First Class in BFA/B.Des/Bachelor’s degree in Animation/VFX/Multimedia/B.Sc/BA/B.Com or a related field with 10 years of experience with min 5 years of teaching OR Minimum 2–5 years of teaching/research/industry experience in Animation, VFX, or related domains. Ideal candidate would be an eminent scholar with a doctoral degree actively engaged in research with 2 years of experience in teaching and /or research at the University/National level institutions including experience of guiding research in doctoral level, with outstanding performing achievement in the field of specialization. Professor of Practice If the candidates with MFA/M. Des and are Design Practitioners from Industry with 20 years of service with Teaching experience as Visiting Faculty can apply for Professor of Practice. Show more Show less