Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Animation

$60,000 - $65,000/Yr

Pacific Lutheran University - Tacoma, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Tacoma, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Animation at Pacific Lutheran University is a full-time, tenure-track position aimed at enhancing the Department of Communication, Media, and Design Arts (CMDA). The role focuses on teaching and developing courses in Digital Media and Animation, supporting the Design BFA and Studio Art BA programs, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within the department. The ideal candidate is an artist-educator who actively engages in professional artistic practice and is committed to inclusive teaching strategies, particularly for a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and development of courses in Digital Media and Animation.
• Mentorship and advising of Studio Art and Design majors.
• Ongoing professional activity, including professional/artistic production and/or research.
• Participation in departmental operations and support of its culture, including faculty meetings, student advising, and event programming.

Requirements

• MFA or terminal degree must be completed by September 1, 2025.
• BFA plus justifiable professional experience (minimum of ten years) and recognition may substitute for the terminal degree.
• Facility with current, industry standard software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience teaching at the university level.
• Active artistic production and exhibition.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement