Assistant Professor Film and Media in Animation

Classification Title: Instructor College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences Department: CAS School of Visual Art and Design Advertised Job Summary: The 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. The positionu2019s location in an art and design school means that courses and curriculum can intersect in exciting ways with other school disciplines such as drawing, graphic design, illustration, and a future degree program planned in industrial design. The faculty memberu2019s teaching contributions will accentuate student skills and career readiness so that they can enter industries of multiple kinds where animation is applied (entertainment, industrial, medical, etc.). The faculty member will also provide service and leadership to the Media Arts program, school, college, and university. Expectations include maintaining a high level of research accomplishment via exhibited creative work and/or scholarship, active pursuit of professional opportunities in the field, and strong and engaged teaching. Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package Advertised Minimum Qualifications : + Candidates must have an MFA or PhD 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. Full/Part Time: Full Time

Created: 2026-03-07