The California State University is hiring: FR-24/25 Art in Animation Assistant P

FR-24/25 Art in Animation Assistant Professor

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Art in Animation
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track
Fall 2025 (August 2025)

The College of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Art, Design & Art History at California State University, Fresno invite applications for an Assistant Professor of Art in Animation. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Animation curriculum, advise students, and supervise student research/creative activities. Faculty typically teach 12 WTUs per semester. Faculty may apply for assigned time course reductions to support scholarly/creative work. The successful candidate will conduct independent research/creative activities; serve on department, college, and university committees; engage in community service; and attend Department of Art, Design & Art History events. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual.

Qualifications:

Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.):

• An M.F.A. in Art or equivalent terminal degree in Art, Animation, or related field with an emphasis/specialization in Animation.
• Applicants nearing completion of the M.F.A.in Art degree may be considered; however, for an appointment, the M.F.A must be completed by August 1, 2025.

Required Experience:

• The ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and to engage with diverse communities in the San Joaquin Valley region.
• Ability to teach all levels of 2D Animation.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success.
• A significant record of scholarship/creative/professional activities is evident in their work.
• Evidence of an active exhibition and/or production record.
• Demonstrable knowledge of both traditional and contemporary 2D animation processes, techniques, and approaches.
• Proficiency in Adobe Animate, Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and other industry-related software.
• Minimum of two years of university or college-level teaching experience. Teaching assistantship must be instructor of record.

Application Procedures:

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by the full consideration day of December 9, 2024. The committee may elect to review applications submitted after this date. All positions automatically close on March 31, 2025.

Apply online at http://careers.fresnostate.edu

Attach the following:

• Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications, your interests in teaching diverse students, and a description of your research/creative activities.
• Current curriculum vitae that includes at least three professional/academic references with their contact information.
• Statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• A representative example of your scholarship/creative/professional work through an online link. If the work is from a collaboration or studio production, state your specific role in its creation.
• Samples of student work through an online link.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.

Committee Information:

Search Chair: Paula Durette
Professor of Art in Animation/Intermedia
Department of Art, Design & Art History
College of Arts & Humanities
Email: pdurette@csufresno.edu

About Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all.

Territorial Acknowledgement:

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures.

Other Campus Information:

California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.