Classification Title: Instructor College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences Department: CAS School of Visual Art and Design Advertised Job Summary: The faculty of the School of Visual Art and Design ( SVAD ) at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time tenure-track faculty position in Media Arts at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2025. The faculty member will teach 4 courses per year (2 per semester) and develop new courses in 2D animation that create synergy with existing courses in 3D animation, game design, new media, and manga. The position’s location in an art and design school means that courses and curriculum can intersect in exciting ways with school disciplines such as drawing, graphic design, and illustration. The faculty member’s teaching contributions will accentuate student skills and career readiness so that they can enter industries of multiple kinds where animation is applied (entertainment, industrial, medical, etc.). The faculty member will also provide service and leadership to the Media Arts program, school, college, and university. Expectations include maintaining a high level of research accomplishment and exhibition record, active pursuit of professional opportunities in the field, and strong and engaged teaching. The School of Visual Art and Design employs 38 full-time faculty members who teach classes for approximately 650 majors in four disciplines: art education, art history, media arts, and studio art and design. The school, which is accredited with NASAD and NCATE , offers BA, BFA , MA, MAT , and MFA degrees. For more information about the School of Visual Art and Design visit our website at http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/art. Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package Advertised Minimum Qualifications : The position requires an MFA or PhD in film, media or closely related field by the start date of employment, plus research expertise in 2D animation, and either the potential for or a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. Full/Part Time: Full Time