Lecturer - Stop Motion Animation

Lecturer – Stop Motion Animation

University: University of Massachusetts Amherst – Department of Art
Location: UMass Amherst, MA
Position Type: Part‑Time, Non‑Benefited, Non‑Tenure Track Lecturer

The Department of Art invites applications for a part‑time, non‑benefited lecturer to teach a 300‑level Stop Motion Animation course for the Spring 2026 semester.

• Teach a 300‑level Stop Motion Animation course to undergraduates and possibly graduate students.
• Develop and deliver lectures, demonstrations, and short exercises.
• Plan and conduct in‑progress and final critiques, historical and contemporary screenings, and self‑assessments.
• Provide timely feedback and support for student projects.

• MFA in Art or equivalent terminal degree required at the time of hire.
• Teaching experience in a related field, with emphasis on stop‑motion animation, storytelling, and fabrication.
• Strong background in object animation, 2D cut‑out, and 3D armature animation.
• Proficiency in Dragon Frame, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe After Effects.
• Knowledge of visual development and set fabrication is highly encouraged.

The course will be taught in‑person on Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:45 pm to 7:25 pm. Classes begin January 29, 2026, and conclude May 8, 2026.

Salary: $8,195 (non‑benefited).

Submit a curriculum vitae and a PDF containing active web links to your updated materials. Do not attach hard copy material or other digital files.

Submit by November 5, 2025
. The search will remain open until the position is filled; applications received after the priority deadline may not be reviewed.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.