Lecturer in Concept Art and Storyboarding

The School of Art at UNC Greensboro welcomes applications for a full-time Lecturer in Concept Art and Storyboarding position beginning August 1, 2027. With this position, the School of Art aims to expand its undergraduate Animation program, which fosters artistic excellence, nurtures next-generation storytellers, and prepares students for professional and creative achievement.

The successful candidate will contribute to curricular development in collaboration with School of Art colleagues; actively advise and mentor students in the Animation program; teach four in-person courses per semester with demonstrated proficiency in contemporary digital art, storyboarding, animation, editing, and production tools appropriate to concept development and visual storytelling; and provide service to the School, College, University, and profession.

Review of applications will begin November 13 and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Animation, Interactive Media, Visual Art, Media Studies, or a related field; OR equivalent professional experience in animation, concept art, storyboarding, visual development, or a related creative field. Demonstrated expertise in concept art, storyboarding, animation, visual storytelling, or related areas. Proficiency with relevant digital art and production tools. Evidence of professional, creative, or teaching achievement through awards, exhibitions, screenings, publications, grants, certifications, professional work, or comparable accomplishments. Demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, and collaborating with a community of students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications: MFA degree in Animation, Interactive Media, Visual Art, Media Studies, or a related field (preferred but not required). College-level teaching experience in concept art, storyboarding, animation, or related areas. Professional experience in animation, games, film, illustration, visual development, or a related industry. Strong drawing and design skills, including composition, perspective, anatomy, color, and visual storytelling. Experience with storyboarding, animatics, cinematography, character acting, and sequential storytelling. Demonstrate pedagogical value of working with students implementing different artistic styles (stylized, photoreal, etc.) Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and familiarity with software such as Storyboard Pro, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe Animate, Procreate, or comparable tools. Knowledge of contemporary animation and preproduction pipelines. Experience developing curriculum and mentoring undergraduate students. Ability to teach across multiple areas of an animation curriculum. Evidence of an active creative or professional practice.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/36324

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