Assistant/Associate Professor, Animation

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The School of Art in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks a full-time 9-month (academic year) Assistant/Associate Professor of Animation, beginning August 2025 on the Tempe campus. The position responsibilities include research, undergraduate/graduate teaching and mentorship, and service. The successful candidate demonstrates a rich and varied skill set in the field of Animation with a focus on 2D, experimental, digital, and public art formats. The successful candidate is expected to pursue a research agenda in their field. The successful candidate has expertise in the technical principles required for producing animation, along with the ability to apply these skills to advance conceptual issues. The successful candidate will teach upper and lower division undergraduate and graduate courses, modalities may include online, hybrid and in-person. The candidate will work with an expansive student population and effectively communicate to students their progress, while considering their varied experiences. The successful candidate will mentor and advise students as well as serve on graduate committees. The successful candidate will have service responsibilities including, but are not limited to, overseeing the online animation minor and contributing to the development of a global exchange program. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and be able to effectively communicate and prioritize deadlines.

Requirements

• Master of Fine Arts degree.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education.
• Demonstrated evidence of sustained professional activity.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated evidence of online teaching.
• Demonstrated excellence in academic administration.
• Demonstrated evidence of research in technology at a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the field of Animation.
• Teach upper and lower division undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Serve on graduate committees.
• Oversee the online animation minor.
• Contribute to the development of a global exchange program.
• Communicate effectively with students regarding their progress.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and prioritize deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree