University of Cincinnati is hiring: Assistant Professor, Animation, UC Blue Ash

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UCBA) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Media Communications & Technology with a discipline emphasis on technical, foundational animation production. UCBA Media Communications & Technology administers the Applied Media Communications Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, with tracks in Media Production and Animation, a two‑year Professional Certificate and one‑year certificates in Animation, Interactive Web Multimedia, and Media Criticism & Journalism. The department offers courses in animation, audio, film/media history, graphic/motion design, multimedia/interactive production, video, and web design. Media Communications & Technology has several transfer articulation agreements allowing students who successfully complete our program to continue their education by transferring to the University of Cincinnati’s Uptown campus for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree at A&S, CCM or DAAP.

Essential Functions

• Teach four hands‑on, technical courses per semester, such as but not limited to Animation I & II, Animation Foundations, Drawing for Animation, 3D Graphics & Motion, and History of Animation.
• Engage in professional development activities such as training, education, and exercising your craft within the discipline.
• Research/scholarship/creative activities such as but not limited to professional publication and exhibition.
• Participate in department, college, and university service such as but not limited to committee work.
• Participate in program assessment and review as well as other program development activities.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, the chosen candidate must have all of the following:

• Production experience in animation (3 years).
• Use of Principles of Animation (3 years).
• Use of industry standard animation software to produce animations (3 years).
• Use of digital tools and physical media (3 years).

Three academic years of college‑level teaching (which could have been on a part‑time basis) in animation.

Application Details

• A cover letter that directly addresses experience in teaching, working with open admission undergraduates (if applicable), and distance learning (if applicable).
• A curriculum vitae.
• A link to a digital portfolio or reel featuring at least 20 samples of professional and/or creative work exhibiting how you meet the required experience.
• A list of three professional references (please include contact information).
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• Unofficial transcripts (short‑listed candidates will be required to submit official transcripts).

Review of applications will start January 31, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Information: $63,000

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

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