Assistant Professor in Animation | Augusta University Dept of Art and Design

The Department of Art and Design at Augusta University seeks outstanding applicants for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Animation. This position will teach two studio courses per semester while sustaining a practice of creative scholarship. The position also will require participation in departmental service and maintaining professional relationships. The successful hire will contribute to the newly launched and quickly growing BFA track in Animation and teach some foundational-level art courses. This position requires proficiency in drawing skills as well as tools related to 2D animation, including Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud.

This is a tenure-track faculty position (9-month contract) with duties to begin in August 2023.  For more information on promotion and tenure, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines:   https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/augusta_university_promotion_tenure_guidelines_feb_2020.pdf

A successful candidate is expected to teach two studio courses per semester related to foundation level and animation program courses. These will include courses within the BFA and BA concentrations developing skill sets as drawing, two-dimensional design, color theory and animation. Maintain an active role developing/enhancing departmental curricula and programs while demonstrating leadership in student mentoring and advising. Potential courses to be taught include 2D Animation, Previsualization, Motion Graphics, Short Format Storytelling, Animation History & Fundamentals, and Art Foundation courses. Responsible for creative research scholarship and professional growth, having regional and greater reach.

All full-time tenure track is expected to give service to the department, college and university by participating actively, regularly and equitably on committees and serving the departmental needs.

MFA or its equivalent terminal degree in the appropriate discipline or its equivalent in training, ability, or experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

•             Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)’s requirements for institutional accreditation;

•             Evidence of ability as a teacher;

•             Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;

•             Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,

•             Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Experience teaching animation courses and professional experience in animation.

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Salary range for academic year is $65,000-$70,000.

omprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments).  For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines:

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for diverse careers in quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students. We offer many undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs that allow our students to gain the knowledge and skills that will transfer to career success. Explore opportunities for growth, including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.

The Department of Art and Design at Augusta University is a NASAD accredited, multi-disciplinary department, offering comprehensive programs that explore both traditional and contemporary practices in visual and performing arts. Faculty and students are actively engaged in peer-recognized, tier-one level national and international research, scholarship, and creative activities. The department engages students in both cutting-edge technologies and traditional practices facilitating opportunities for faculty and students to engage in interdisciplinary research with departments across the campus including our world-class medical facility and state-of-the-art cyber center.

The department actively participates in the contemporary national and international scenes of art and scholarship, curating an outstanding contemporary art gallery on campus, the Mary S. Byrd Gallery, and offering a myriad of opportunities for students to experience world-renowned artists from a variety of disciplines. The department hosts and participates in events such as the fun and competitive Animation Invasion, the International Game Jam, the Cinema Series, and Theater AUG. Recent guests have included Ron Diamond of the Animation Show of Shows and the animator Eric Drobile as well as industry professionals from Hi-Rez Studios, Kinetic Vision, Epipheo, and Bento Box.

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

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All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

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Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

• Cover letter describing qualifications and experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names, addresses and phone numbers of three references
• A website URL linking your portfolio or demo reel