Lecturer of Digital Animation

Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Digital Animation in the School of Art and Design with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Location
Kennesaw Campus: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Marietta Campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate courses in the BFA in Digital Animation program.

Service on departmental committees as assigned or elected.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Animation or a closely related discipline at time of hire.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Industry experience and an established record of professional achievement.

Online teaching experience.

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

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 to Attach

CV

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.

Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 8, 2026.

Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, contact Geo Sipp, gsipp@kennesaw.edu.

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

For general questions about faculty jobs, email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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