Assistant Teaching Professor of Animation

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Position TitleAssistant Teaching Professor of AnimationAbout this OpportunityThe School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Animation beginning August 2025.

Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $50,000 annually.

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• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development

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Appointment TypeNon-Tenure-track/ContractLength of AppointmentFT Academic YearDescriptionThe School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Animation beginning August 2025.

• Instructional load will include all levels of course work:
• ART 150 Drawing for Animators
• ART 210 Introduction to 3D
• ART 211 Traditional Animation
• ART 311 3D Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering
• ART 312 3D Animation, Rigging, and Simulation
• ART 313 Animation: Specialty
• ART 314 Experimental Techniques
• ART 315 Character Design
• ART 319 Compositing and Motion Graphics
• Other teaching duties based on programmatic need and the expertise of the faculty hired individual may be assigned, including advanced courses in Animation Production, Illustration, Game Art/Design, and/or Visual Effects

Additional responsibilities include:

• Demonstrated commitment to student success initiatives, including mentorship and curricular innovation
• Special projects and events (exhibitions/festivals, community events and workshops, student/alumni engagement, etc.)
• Service to the School of Art, College of Fine Arts, and university
• Minimum Qualifications
• MFA in Animation or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment OR:
• Five years of documented industry experience in Animation or related field.
• Authorization to work in the USCandidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.Preferred Qualifications
• Eight months (one academic year) of teaching experience at the college level
• Expertise in Autodesk Maya, Substance 3D Painter, Zbrush, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and/or Unreal Engine

Required Certifications/LicensuresPre-Employment ScreeningRequires successful completion of a background check and education verification. Position Title(s) SupervisedNone.

EEO StatementBall State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

DepartmentSchool of Art:600020College/Department InformationDepartment Email or Phone Number765-285-5838

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number202401387FNumber of Vacancies1Desired Start Date08/11/2025Position End DatePosting Date11/05/2024Applications Accepted Through DateOpen Until FilledYesConsideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)01/03/2025Information regarding transcriptsThe option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.Special Instructions SummaryPlease include in the Required Applicant Documents section:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (including a URL of applicant’s website, if applicable)
• Syllabi for an introductory Animation course and an upper-level course in the candidate’s area of expertise
• Portfolio of up to 10 images of applicant’s creative work (saved as a single PDF with links to time-based work). If document size exceeds 10 MB, a link to portfolio may be provided
• Under the “Other” document, a Portfolio of up to 10 images of student projects (saved as a single PDF with links to time-based work). If document size exceeds 10 MB, a link to portfolio may be provided

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover LetterIn support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

Search Committee Chair Name and Contact InformationJohn Ludwick

[email protected]

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