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) Instructor in Animation beginning August 2025. This is a year-to-year position and includes undergraduate teaching on the Tempe Campus.

Position Description and Essential Functions

The School of Art seeks a candidate with a rich and varied skill set in the field of Animation. The successful candidate is expected to pursue an active teaching agenda in Animation in multiple areas: storyboarding, 2D animation, 3D animation, or others. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to a dynamic and growing Animation program. The successful candidate is expected to teach lower and upper division undergraduate courses and instruct a variety of in-person, hybrid, and online course offerings. To learn more about our Animation program, please visit A degree in Animation | School of Art.

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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated evidence of online and hybrid teaching
• Demonstrated evidence in teaching across a range of media formats
• Knowledge of the innovations and new directions in the animation industry including trends and current issues 

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is March 5, 2025. Applications for a reserve pool will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

Instructions to Apply:

Please submit the following materials as separate items:

• Letter of interest addressing the position description and qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references

Applicants advancing to the second round of review may be asked to provide additional materials.

All applications must be submitted electronically via apply.interfolio.com/162392