Art in Animation Assistant Professor

College of Arts & Humanities

School of Art, Design and Art History

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Assistant Professor

Tenure Track

Fall 2026 (August 2026)

The College of Arts and Humanities and the School of Art, Design & Art History at California State University, Fresno invite applications for an Assistant Professor of Art in Animation. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Animation curriculum, advise students, and supervise student research/creative activities. Faculty typically teach 12 WTUs per semester. Faculty may apply for assigned time course reductions to support scholarly/creative work, and the current faculty contract provides for a course release each semester for the faculty member’s first two years.

The successful candidate will conduct independent research/creative activities; serve on school, college, and university committees; engage in community service; and attend School of Art, Design & Art History events. Specific assignments are dependent on the school’s needs and the background of the individual.

Our students:
California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

• M.F.A or an equivalent terminal degree in Art, Animation, or related field with an emphasis/specialization in Animation OR
• M.A. in Art, Animation, or related field with an emphasis/specialization in Animation will be required AND five years of professional experience in an animation-related field.
• Applicants nearing completion of the M.F.A. in Art degree may be considered; however, for an appointment, the degree must be completed by August 1, 2026.

• Ability to teach all levels of 2D Animation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of both traditional and contemporary 2D animation processes, techniques, and approaches.
• Proficiency in Adobe Animate, Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and other industry related software.
• Evidence of an active exhibition and/or production record.
• A significant record of scholarship/creative/professional activities is evident in their work.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success.
• Minimum of one year of university or college-level teaching experience. Teaching assistantship will be considered.

• Demonstrated knowledge of both fine art and industry animation processes.
• Experience in a variety of animation processes.
• Experience in additional time-based media, such as video art, multimedia installation, interactivity, or similar.

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by the full consideration day of December 1, 2025. The committee may elect to review applications submitted after this date. All positions automatically close on March 31, 2026.

Note:

All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.

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For full consideration all application materials should be submitted by December 1, 2025.

• Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications, your interests in teaching diverse students, and a description of your research/creative activities.
• Current curriculum vitae that includes at least three professional/academic references with their contact information.
• A representative example of your scholarship/creative/professional work through an online link. If the work is from a collaboration or studio production, state your specific role in its creation.
• Samples of student work through an online link.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.

Candidates Invited For An On-campus Visit Must Submit By Mail/e-mail Within The Designated Deadline. The Search Chair Will Send Information And Requests For These Items

• Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date.)
• Official transcripts

Search Chair:
Adán Ávalos
Associate Professor
School of Art, Design & Art History
College of Arts & Humanities
Email: adan

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Commensurate with qualifications and experience the anticipated hiring salary is $6,250-$6,500 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely…