Instructor of Animation
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Job posting number: #7321242 (Ref:R-01085)
Posted: November 27, 2025
Job Description
Position Title:
Instructor of AnimationCompensation:
$3000-$9000Department:
School of Art - TempStart Date:
01/05/2026About this opportunity:
The School of Art at Ball State University invites applications for part-time instructors to teach courses in Animation.Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the
U.S. without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you'll bring:
The School of Art at Ball State University invites applications for part-time instructors to teach a variety of courses in Animation, including Drawing for Animators, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Character Design, Game Engine, Experimental Animation, Compositing and Motion Graphics, Dynamic Effects, Visual Effects Animation, and/or CG Lighting for Visual Effects. 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in animation, illustration, game design, visual effects, or a related field from an accredited institution OR two years of documented industry experience in animation, illustration, game design, visual effects, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of teaching experience at the college level
How to apply:
Required application materials:
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.
Contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references
**Please combine all materials into one file (PDF is recommended) and upload.
If you have questions, contact:
Lara Kuykendall, Director
765-285-5838
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.
