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Position Title: Instructor of Animation Compensation: $3000-$9000 per course Department: School of Art - Temp Start Date: 08/17/2026 About this opportunity: The School of Art at Ball State University invites applications for part-time instructors to teach courses in Animation. 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. All instructors are expected to communicate regularly with students, provide meaningful and timely assessments, post course information on Canvas, and submit grades and other reports on time. The School of Art has over forty full-time faculty and staff and offers state-of-the-art facilities serving more than 700 undergraduate majors. Programs at the BA, BS, and BFA levels include art education, art history, graphic design, animation production, illustration, game art/design, visual effects, and a studio art program that includes drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, glass, metals + jewelry, sculpture, photography, and video and new media. School of Art students enjoy world-class facilities, with over 73,000 square feet of classroom, gallery, and studio space in the Art and Journalism Building, Applied Technology Building, and the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass. Students and faculty work closely with David Owsley Museum of Art on campus, among the finest university art collections in the nation. Ball State University is accredited by the National Association for Schools of Art and Design. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Applications will remain active for one year. Candidates may not hear from the school until there is a need to hire an instructor. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Description: Instructors of A nimation   will teach undergraduate courses in A nimation ( Animation   Production, Illustration, Game Art/Design, Visual Effects) and/or Foundations (2D, 3D, 4D, or Drawing)   and/or other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Duties and Responsibilities: Teach between one and three undergraduate courses. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in animation, illustration, game   art/ design, visual   effects ,   or a related field from an accredited institution   by time of appointment   OR two years of documented industry experience in animation, illustration, game design, visual effects, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: MFA degree in   animation, illustration, game   art/ design, visual   effects ,   or a related field from an accredited institution by time of appointment. One year of teaching experience at the college level . How to apply: For inquiries  regarding  this opportunity, please contact: Lara Kuykendall, Director,  [email protected] Please follow upload instructions to attach one PDF of  all of  the required supporting documents listed below. IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields. • 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 . • Portfolio of up to 10 images of student 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 Original transcripts   showing your   highest degree will be   required   upon hire.