Instructor of Animation

Ball State University
United States, Indiana, Muncie
2000 West University Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 11, 2025
Position Title: Instructor of Animation Compensation: $3000-$9000 Department: School of Art - Temp Start Date: 01/05/2026 About this opportunity: The School of Art at Ball State University invites applications for part-time instructors to teach courses in Animation. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you'll bring: The School of Art at Ball State University invites applications for part-time instructors to teach a variety of courses in Animation, including Drawing for Animators, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Character Design, Game Engine, Experimental Animation, Compositing and Motion Graphics, Dynamic Effects, Visual Effects Animation, and/or CG Lighting for Visual Effects. Successful candidates may be hired to teach between one and three sections and we offer both online and in-person modalities. Course development support and pedagogical mentoring will be offered. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in animation, illustration, game design, visual effects, or a related field from an accredited institutionOR two years of documented industry experience in animation, illustration, game design, visual effects, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: One year of teaching experience at the college level How to apply: Required application materials: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Portfolio of up to 10 images of applicant's creative work (saved as a single PDF with links to time-based work if applicable). If document size exceeds 10 MB, a link to portfolio may be provided. Contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references **Please combine all materials into one file (PDF is recommended) and upload. If you have questions, contact: Lara Kuykendall, Director lkuykendall@bsu.edu 765-285-5838