Assistant Professor, Entertainment Art/Animation

The Department of Art at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Entertainment Art/Animation with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. 

• →MFA or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution in animation or in a related discipline to be completed by Fall 2027 is desired. Accreditation can be from a University outside of the U.S.
• →Demonstrated ability to teach courses in animation principles, storyboarding, cinematic language, visual development, character animation/acting, industry standard software, and thesis animation production.
• →Sustained practice and presentation of creative, scholarly, or professional work in the field of animation production.
• →Proven track record of working collaboratively in culturally diverse settings, fostering an understanding of and respect for unique experiences, and cultural practices.
• →Ability to teach student-centered thesis animation classes in which students express personal vision and voice through the completion of personal 2D animated films for theatrical screening. 
• →Knowledge of and commitment to achieving CSUF's strategic plan and COTA mission and goals.

• Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students.
• Demonstrated excellence in and commitment to teaching of a highly diverse student population, including varied socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, and gender identity, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony/Storyboard, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students. 
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to emerging 2D animation production processes.
• College-level teaching experience in animation.
• Industry relations and knowledge that may support student success in academics and career advancements. 
• Evidence of leadership, communication, organizational, and management skills, which might include successful recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Experience working in a professional animation production pipeline.

• Semi-finalists will be invited to a zoom interview.

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• Over a one-day period, finalists will be invited to participate in a series of interviews, a teaching demonstration, and an artist talk on campus.
• Additional material such as current course outlines, course assignments, and rubrics may also be requested.
• Finalists will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted.
• Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with instructions for uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back into your applicant portal.
• Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.

Please do not send additional materials until requested to do so. The finalists for the position will be contacted when to submit and are required to submit all materials for full consideration.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Arnold Holland, Dean of the College of the Arts at aholland@fullerton.edu with “Entertainment Art/Animation search” in the subject line.