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Assistant Professor of Digital Animation

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Job Title: Assistant Professor of Digital Animation
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular, Tenure Track (9‑month contract)
Job ID: 291107

Kennerkaw State University is a Carnegie‑designated research institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Located north of Atlanta, we are committed to innovative teaching, research, and community engagement.

Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Digital Animation in the School of Art and Design with a preferred start date of August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the BFA in Digital Animation program and graduate courses in the MA in Art and Design.
• Further develop the curriculum within Illustration and Sequential Art.
• Mentor undergraduate students.
• Engage in creative and/or scholarly activities.
• Participate in departmental activities, course development, and serve on department and university committees as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• MFA (or foreign equivalent) in Animation or Illustration, or terminal degree in a related discipline.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites and software for 2D and/or 3D Digital Animation.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in 2D and/or 3D animation production, interactivity, design, and technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience and a record of professional achievement.
• Teaching experience beyond graduate school.
• Online teaching experience.
• Familiarity with Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Harmony, Toon‑Boom, Storyboard Pro, or similar software.
• Expertise in motion graphics, illustration, or sequential art.

Required Documents to Attach

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by December 31, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Geo Sipp at gsipp@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251‑2644 or support@usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment. We prohibit harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For additional information or to file a complaint, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu.

All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Additional job‑based screenings may be required as part of the hiring process.