Columbus College of Art & Design is hiring: Adjunct Instructor- History of Anima

Adjunct Instructor- History of Animation

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Adjunct Instructor, History of Animation

The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is seeking a Part Time Adjunct Instructor for our History of Art & Visual Culture department to teach an integrated Introduction to the History of Animation beginning in the Spring 2026 semester.

Course Details: This is an in-person on campus course. This course will be a team-taught, integrated class between studio animation and art history. Designed for first year students, weekly lectures and discussions on the history of animation will be paired with studio experiences where students will create animation projects. As a survey of world animation from its early history through current day, the studio projects will provide a necessary parallel experience where students will stand in the shoes of earlier animators to understand the approaches, conceptual, aesthetic and technical of animators from diverse backgrounds.

Position: Adjunct Instructor, part-time

Qualifications: A Masters degree in art or design history is required and previous teaching experience preferred.

Application Deadline: Priority given to candidates who apply by December 19, 2025

Date of Hire: Spring 2026

A Completed Application Will Include

• A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role, highlights their teaching philosophy, and discusses their experience teaching through a lens of cultural competency.
• A CV including names/contact details for three references

Please apply by visiting ApplicantPro.com and searching for Animation. The application should include a letter of interest and resume or vita.

About CCAD

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu.

About Columbus

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Here, you’ll find all the culture and amenities you’d expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest.

EEO Statement

Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. CCAD is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by law.

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