What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor, Animation position at ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts?
Position Description And Essential Functions
The School of Art in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks a full-time 9-month (academic year) Assistant/Associate Professor of Animation, beginning August 2025 on the Tempe campus. The position responsibilities include research, undergraduate/graduate teaching and mentorship, and service.
The School of Art seeks a candidate with the ability to create thought-provoking works that speak across disciplinary boundaries in a rapidly evolving digital and global landscape. The successful candidate demonstrates a rich and varied skill set in the field of Animation with a focus on 2D, experimental, digital, and public art formats. The successful candidate is expected to pursue a research agenda in their field. The successful candidate has expertise in the technical principles required for producing animation, along with the ability to apply these skills to advance conceptual issues. The successful candidate will teach upper and lower division undergraduate and graduate courses, modalities may include online, hybrid and in-person. The candidate will work with an expansive student population and effectively communicate to students their progress, while considering their varied experiences. The successful candidate will mentor and advise students as well as serve on graduate committees. The successful candidate will have service responsibilities including, but are not limited to, overseeing the online animation minor and contributing to the development of a global exchange program. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and be able to effectively communicate and prioritize deadlines. To learn more about our program visit here: Animation
We are especially interested in applicants who are dedicated to advancing the ASU Charter and realizing ASU’s Design Aspirations and the mission of the School.
About ASU
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. In 2022, ASU was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution and in 2023, ASU joined the prestigious Association of American Universities. ASU is deeply committed to advancing in innovative ways while sustaining a welcoming, supportive and empowering environment for all members of our community.
About The Herberger Institute For Design And The Arts
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises six schools: ASU FIDM, the School of Art, the School of Arts, Media and Engineering, The Design School, and The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. The Institute also includes the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role and impact of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and to increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu.
About The School Of Art
The School of Art in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University prepares students for the creative and critical challenges of the global 21st century. Students are taught and mentored in an environment that values innovation, excellence and affordability. Our faculty’s active research allows us to offer a number of specialties unique to ASU and the southwest region. The School of Art has programs ranked nationally in the Top 9 and our MFA program is ranked in the Top 15 by U.S. News & World Report. Our facilities support a full range of artistic experimentation and exchange and include four public galleries. Our ties with the vibrant surrounding arts community are strong and include numerous internship opportunities and a robust visiting artist/scholar lecture series. For more information on the School of Art, visit art.asu.edu.
Required Qualifications
Please Submit The Following Materials As Separate Items
All applications must be submitted electronically via apply.interfolio.com/162389
Apply now
https://apply.interfolio.com/162389
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses and certifications.
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
(See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.)
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online athttps://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
The School of Art in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks a full-time 9-month (academic year) Assistant/Associate Professor of Animation, beginning August 2025 on the Tempe campus. The position responsibilities include research, undergraduate/graduate teaching and mentorship, and service.
The School of Art seeks a candidate with the ability to create thought-provoking works that speak across disciplinary boundaries in a rapidly evolving digital and global landscape. The successful candidate demonstrates a rich and varied skill set in the field of Animation with a focus on 2D, experimental, digital, and public art formats. The successful candidate is expected to pursue a research agenda in their field. The successful candidate has expertise in the technical principles required for producing animation, along with the ability to apply these skills to advance conceptual issues. The successful candidate will teach upper and lower division undergraduate and graduate courses, modalities may include online, hybrid and in-person. The candidate will work with an expansive student population and effectively communicate to students their progress, while considering their varied experiences. The successful candidate will mentor and advise students as well as serve on graduate committees. The successful candidate will have service responsibilities including, but are not limited to, overseeing the online animation minor and contributing to the development of a global exchange program. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and be able to effectively communicate and prioritize deadlines. To learn more about our program visit here: Animation
We are especially interested in applicants who are dedicated to advancing the ASU Charter and realizing ASU’s Design Aspirations and the mission of the School.
About ASU
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. In 2022, ASU was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution and in 2023, ASU joined the prestigious Association of American Universities. ASU is deeply committed to advancing in innovative ways while sustaining a welcoming, supportive and empowering environment for all members of our community.
About The Herberger Institute For Design And The Arts
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises six schools: ASU FIDM, the School of Art, the School of Arts, Media and Engineering, The Design School, and The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. The Institute also includes the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role and impact of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and to increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu.
About The School Of Art
The School of Art in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University prepares students for the creative and critical challenges of the global 21st century. Students are taught and mentored in an environment that values innovation, excellence and affordability. Our faculty’s active research allows us to offer a number of specialties unique to ASU and the southwest region. The School of Art has programs ranked nationally in the Top 9 and our MFA program is ranked in the Top 15 by U.S. News & World Report. Our facilities support a full range of artistic experimentation and exchange and include four public galleries. Our ties with the vibrant surrounding arts community are strong and include numerous internship opportunities and a robust visiting artist/scholar lecture series. For more information on the School of Art, visit art.asu.edu.
Required Qualifications
- Master of Fine Arts degree
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education
- Demonstrated evidence of sustained professional activity
- Demonstrated evidence of online teaching
- Demonstrated excellence in academic administration
- Demonstrated evidence of research in technology at a global scale
Please Submit The Following Materials As Separate Items
- Letter of interest addressing the position description and qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Examples of scholarship and/or creative work, for example: a web portfolio link, up to 20 images, or up to 10 minutes of time-based media
- Names and contact information for three references
All applications must be submitted electronically via apply.interfolio.com/162389
Apply now
https://apply.interfolio.com/162389
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses and certifications.
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
(See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.)
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online athttps://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.