Professor of Animation

SCAD seeks a full-time professor of animation to join its School of Animation and Motion in Atlanta, Georgia.

The SCAD animation program is grounded in the philosophy of storytelling through character performance. As a professor, you will directly influence the next generation of animators through your unique perspective and background, professional experience, and technical proficiency. You will also extend students' knowledge of story, design, audience, and collaboration in animation production.

The successful candidate is enthusiastic about bringing complex scenes and characters to life and should be comfortable teaching an array of courses from beginner to graduate-level, including 2D and 3D animation concepts like modeling, character design, and character performance, among others. A strong understanding of commercial or independent filmmaking and cinematic language is an asset, as are exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational abilities.

One of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., Atlanta provides professionals an ideal environment in which to live, work, and play. Located in the heart of Midtown, SCAD Atlanta is home to a vibrant cultural landscape that includes theaters, museums, fine art galleries, bustling shops, and countless green spaces, including Piedmont Park and Atlanta’s famed BeltLine. The capital of Georgia, Atlanta provides both southern charm and the ebb and flow of an alpha city.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Terminal degree in animation or in a relevant field
  • Academic and professional credentials to teach in a certain discipline
  • Experience in or knowledge of related professions

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Teaching experience at the collegiate level

Certificates, licenses, and registrations: Ability to be credentialed through SACS guidelines of justified to teach

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Work Hours: As noted in the employment agreement.

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.