Assistant Professor of Practice in Animation, Interdisciplinary School for Engagement

Assistant Professor of Practice in Animation

The Film and Media Studies program housed in the Interdisciplinary School for Engagement in the University of Texas at San Antonio College of Liberal and Fine Arts invites applications for a position of Assistant Professor of Practice.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

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College of Liberal and Fine Arts

UT San Antonio's College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA) is the university's most academically varied college, playing a central role in the education of nearly every UT San Antonio student. Home to a broad spectrum of disciplines, including the arts, humanities, and social sciences, COLFA empowers students with the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills necessary to excel in today's complex, global landscape.

With 10 distinct departments and schools offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, COLFA prepares students for careers in fields as varied as public service, education, media, the arts, and beyond. The college is also a hub of research and creative activity, where faculty and students contribute innovative scholarship and artistic works that engage with pressing societal issues and enrich discourse internationally.

In addition to its commitment to academic excellence, COLFA plays a vital role in the community and intellectual life of San Antonio and South Texas through public lectures, performances, exhibitions, and community partnerships.

For more information about the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, please visit https://colfa.utsa.edu

Interdisciplinary School for Engagement

The Interdisciplinary School for Engagement (ISE) in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts at UT San Antonio houses four undergraduate majors and seven minors. It consists of more than 25 tenure/tenure track and fixed-term-track faculty members serving more than 850 students. Given its unique mission, the ISE serves as a home for interdisciplinary programs as well as a makerspace and intellectual incubator for new programs in the humanities and social sciences. It is also committed to provide space for collaborative learning and teaching and engage our students in experiential learning and discovery.

Salary Range: Up to $4,500 per course.

Job Type: Part Time

Position Summary

The successful candidate will teach Intro to 2D Animation (or similar course) in Spring 27 with possibility to extend into Fall 27. This position will be provided with access to a computer lab and animation tablets.

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess a terminal degree in a relevant field, e.g., Animation, Film Production, New Media, etc.
• Extensive professional experience in property department for major films and/or television shows.

   

• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

   

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have practical as well as teaching experience in the field of 2D and/or 3D animation, motion graphics, storyboarding, and/or storytelling.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

• A current curriculum vitae.

   

• Cover letter addressing relevant experience and motivation to teach.

   

• Portfolio of sample work.

   

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted until filled however priority will be given to applications submitted by 11/18/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.