California State University, Fullerton
Assistant Professor of Entertainment Art/Animation
California State University, Fullerton - CA, United States
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Department of Visual Arts
College of Arts
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025
The Department of Visual Arts at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Entertainment Art/Animation with appointment to begin Fall 2025.
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences.
Position
CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline and the development of courses in the area of Entertainment Art/Animation. This person will also be responsible for producing scholarship and/or creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful candidate will contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, recruitment, and outreach efforts.
Job Description
The successful candidate may be asked to teach a range of courses such as story and visual development, storyboarding, life drawing for animation, animation production, character and background design, and filmmaking practices for character animation. Specific Entertainment Art/Animation courses could include:
Required Qualifications
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to receive consideration. To apply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/faculty.php , choose full-time and search for position #543709, and provide the following required materials:
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 15, 2025. The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.
Compensation
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly. The anticipated hiring range is $6,884 to $7,022 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr
College of Arts
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025
The Department of Visual Arts at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Entertainment Art/Animation with appointment to begin Fall 2025.
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences.
Position
CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline and the development of courses in the area of Entertainment Art/Animation. This person will also be responsible for producing scholarship and/or creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful candidate will contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, recruitment, and outreach efforts.
Job Description
The successful candidate may be asked to teach a range of courses such as story and visual development, storyboarding, life drawing for animation, animation production, character and background design, and filmmaking practices for character animation. Specific Entertainment Art/Animation courses could include:
- Life Drawing for Animation
- Principles of (2D) Animation
- Animation Pre-Production
- Animation Production
- Visual Storytelling for Animation and Games
- 2D Character Animation
- Special Studies in Entertainment Art/Animation
- Special Studies in Character Animation
- Special Studies in Storyboarding for Animation
- Special Studies in Character Design
Required Qualifications
- MFA or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution in animation or related field.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to teach courses in animation principles, storyboarding, cinematic language, character/background design, and advanced character animation/acting.
- Sustained practice in creative, scholarly, or professional work in the field of animation.
- Proven track record of working collaboratively in culturally diverse settings.
- Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching a highly diverse student population.
- Demonstrated ability to work with technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite and Toon Boom Harmony/Storyboard.
- College-level teaching experience in animation or closely related disciplines.
- Proficiency in character animation demonstrating capability including traditional hand-drawn and 2D digital practices.
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to receive consideration. To apply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/faculty.php , choose full-time and search for position #543709, and provide the following required materials:
- Letter of application
- A teaching philosophy
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Portfolio of expertise related to the position
- 12-15 examples of student work relevant to the position
- Sample Syllabi, Sample Assignments, and Sample Teaching Materials
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 15, 2025. The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.
Compensation
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly. The anticipated hiring range is $6,884 to $7,022 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr