Assistant Professor of Practice in Animation, Interdisciplinary School for Engagement

Assistant Professor of Practice in Animation, Interdisciplinary
School for Engagement

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16714

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Position Information
Assistant
Professor of Practice in Animation

The Film and Media Studies program housed in
the Interdisciplinary School for Engagement in the University of
Texas at San Antonio College of Liberal and Fine Arts invites
applications for a position of Assistant Professor of Practice.

The University of Texas at San
Antonio

The University of Texas at San
Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized,
top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher
education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary
institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and
a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of
access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and
public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves
approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning
science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI,
cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty
and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top
Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on
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LinkedIn.

College of Liberal and Fine
Arts

UT San Antonio's College of Liberal and Fine
Arts (COLFA) is the university's most academically varied college,
playing a central role in the education of nearly every UT San
Antonio student. Home to a broad spectrum of disciplines, including
the arts, humanities, and social sciences, COLFA empowers students
with the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving
skills necessary to excel in today's complex, global landscape.

With 10 distinct departments and schools
offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, COLFA
prepares students for careers in fields as varied as public
service, education, media, the arts, and beyond. The college is
also a hub of research and creative activity, where faculty and
students contribute innovative scholarship and artistic works that
engage with pressing societal issues and enrich discourse
internationally.

In addition to its commitment to academic
excellence, COLFA plays a vital role in the community and
intellectual life of San Antonio and South Texas through public
lectures, performances, exhibitions, and community
partnerships.

For more information about the College of
Liberal and Fine Arts, please visit https://colfa.utsa.edu

Interdisciplinary School for
Engagement

The Interdisciplinary School for Engagement
(ISE) in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts at UT San Antonio
houses four undergraduate majors and seven minors. It consists of
more than 25 tenure/tenure track and fixed-term-track faculty
members serving more than 850 students. Given its unique mission,
the ISE serves as a home for interdisciplinary programs as well as
a makerspace and intellectual incubator for new programs in the
humanities and social sciences. It is also committed to provide
space for collaborative learning and teaching and engage our
students in experiential learning and discovery.

Salary Range: Up to $4,500
per course.

Job Type: Part Time

Position Summary

The successful candidate will teach Intro to
2D Animation (or similar course) in Spring 27 with possibility to
extend into Fall 27. This position will be provided with access to
a computer lab and animation tablets.

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess a terminal degree in a

relevant field, e.g., Animation, Film Production, New Media,
etc.

• Extensive professional experience in property department for

major films and/or television shows.

• This position may require the ability to maintain the security

and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas
EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have practical as well as teaching

experience in the field of 2D and/or 3D animation, motion graphics,
storyboarding, and/or storytelling.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following
in a single PDF document:

• A current curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter addressing relevant experience and motivation to

teach.

• Portfolio of sample work.

Posting Close Date:
Applications will be accepted until filled however priority will be
given to applications submitted by 11/18/2026. At the discretion of
the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient
number of qualified applications have been received.

This position
will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking
expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position
is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a
valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be
completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show
proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of
hire.

Equal
Employment Opportunity

As an equal
employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the
policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and
ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless
of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and
veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative
Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to
ensure nondiscrimination.

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to
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