Assistant Professor Film and Media in Animation Job at University of South Carol

Overview

Posting Number FAC00161PO25. Advertised Title: Assistant Professor Film and Media in Animation. Campus: Columbia. College: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Visual Art and Design. Tenure-Track/Tenured. Full-time, 9 months. 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 courses per year (2 per semester).
• Develop new courses in animation that create synergy with existing courses in 2D and 3D animation, game design, new media, and manga.
• Collaborate across disciplines with drawing, graphic design, illustration, and a future degree program planned in industrial design.
• Provide service and leadership to the Media Arts program, school, college, and university.
• Maintain a high level of research through exhibited creative work and/or scholarship; pursue professional opportunities; deliver strong and engaged teaching.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: MFA or PhD in film, media or closely related field by start date; research expertise in animation; proven or potential excellence in teaching.
• We welcome applicants transitioning from industry to academia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research profile in media production with focus on animation; potential for ongoing contributions as artist-researcher.
• Ability to incorporate 2D animation concepts and techniques in teaching and research.
• Research aligns with media industries (video game design, 3D animation, film/video production, manga) and may expand through interdisciplinary work with other fields including industrial design.
• Research may center on narrative animation production for entertainment, documentary or experimental animation, animation for industry and science communication, or a combination.

Posting Details

Advertised Start Date: 08/16/2026

Job Open Date: 09/08/2025

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant: How to Apply: All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter describing research and teaching interests; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a portfolio of animation production and work samples with a brief narrative; (4) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Letters will be solicited by the chair of the committee from referees at the semi-finalist stage.

Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Professor Evan Meaney, EMEANEY@mailbox.sc.edu

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. This position is open until filled. The employment site is updated regularly.

Quicklink

Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194376

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