Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Lecturer of Digital Animation in Kennesaw

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and spans two campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students, hosts high‑impact research and NCAA Division I athletics, and is a Carnegie‑designated doctoral research institution.

Job Summary
Lecturer of Digital Animation, a full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty position in the School of Art and Design, with a preferred start date of August 2026. This nine‑month, contracted role will be based in Georgia.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in the BFA in Digital Animation program.

Service on departmental committees as assigned or elected.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Animation or a closely related discipline, at the time of hire.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites and software related to 2D and/or 3D Digital Animation.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry experience and a record of professional achievement in visual arts.

Online teaching experience.

Familiarity with industry software such as Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Harmony, Toon‑Boom and Storyboard Pro.

Experience in 2D and/or 3D animation production, interactivity, design, and technology.

Expertise in a secondary area of specialization such as motion graphics, illustration, or sequential art.

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Cover Letter

Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts and international course evaluations will be required upon hire)

Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references

Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately. The last date for full consideration is January 8, 2026.

Contact Information
Questions about this faculty opening: Geo Sipp, gsipp@kennesaw.edu.

Technical support for completing a job application: Shared Services Center (877) 251‑2644 or support@usg.edu.

For general questions about faculty jobs: facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is prohibited.

Background Check
Final candidates must consent to a criminal background investigation and may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process.

To Apply
Submit your application online: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=291103&PostingSeq=1.

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