University of South Carolina is hiring : Assistant Professor Film and Media in An

Overview

Posting Number FAC00161PO25. Advertised Title : Assistant Professor Film and Media in Animation. Campus : Columbia. College : College of Arts and Sciences, School of Visual Art and Design. Tenure-Track / Tenured. Full-time, 9 months. 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 courses per year (2 per semester).
• Develop new courses in animation that create synergy with existing courses in 2D and 3D animation, game design, new media, and manga.
• Collaborate across disciplines with drawing, graphic design, illustration, and a future degree program planned in industrial design.
• Provide service and leadership to the Media Arts program, school, college, and university.
• Maintain a high level of research through exhibited creative work and / or scholarship; pursue professional opportunities; deliver strong and engaged teaching.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Details

Advertised Start Date : 08 / 16 / 2026

Job Open Date : 09 / 08 / 2025

Job Close Date : Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant : How to Apply : All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include : (1) a cover letter describing research and teaching interests; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a portfolio of animation production and work samples with a brief narrative; (4) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Letters will be solicited by the chair of the committee from referees at the semi-finalist stage.

Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Professor Evan Meaney, EMEANEY@mailbox.sc.edu

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. This position is open until filled. The employment site is updated regularly.

Quicklink

Posting : https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 194376

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