Assistant Professor Film and Media in Animation

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.Advertised Job SummaryThe faculty of the School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD ) in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026.The successful candidate will teach 4 courses per year (2 per semester) and develop new courses in animation that create synergy with existing courses in 2D and 3D animation, game design, new media, and manga. For more information about the School of Visual Art and Design visit our website at http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/art.Required Education and Experience• Candidates must have a PhD, MFA , MPS , or equivalent in film, media or closely related field by the start date of employment, plus research expertise in animation, and either the potential for or a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. • We welcome applications from individuals who are interested in moving from industry to academia.Preferred Qualifications• In addition to the required education and experience the successful candidate will have a research profile in media production with a focus on animation and demonstrate the potential for ongoing contributions to the field as an artist-researcher. For example, the candidate’s research profile could center on narrative animation production for entertainment, documentary or experimental animation, animation for industry and science communication, or a combination of research interests.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesJob Close DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantHow to Apply: All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Professor Evan Meaney, [email protected] are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website.

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