Assistant Professor, Animation, UC Blue Ash College

Job Title:

Assistant Professor, Animation, UC Blue Ash College

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Start Date:

12/22/25

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC is a Carnegie 1 institution that combines research prowess with a vibrant campus setting. The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

UC’s momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co‑op) program in the country, with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio.

UC Blue Ash College (UCBA) is one of Ohio’s largest regional colleges, offering primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. The campus is located fifteen miles north of the uptown campus on 135 acres in a park‑like setting. UCBA values excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether entering a career or continuing education.

The college received the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award and, in 2025, earned national recognition as an Opportunity College/University.

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UCBA) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Media Communications & Technology with a discipline emphasis on technical, foundational animation production. The department administers the Applied Media Communications Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, with tracks in Media Production and Animation, a two‑year Professional Certificate, and one‑year certificates in Animation, Interactive Web Multimedia, and Media Criticism & Journalism.

Courses offered include animation, audio, film/media history, graphic/motion design, multimedia/interactive production, video, and web design. The department has several transfer articulation agreements allowing students to continue at the University of Cincinnati’s Uptown campus for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree at A&S, CCM or DAAP.

• Teach four hands‑on, technical courses per semester, such as Animation I & II, Animation Foundations, Drawing for Animation, 3D Graphics & Motion, and History of Animation.
• Engage in professional development activities such as training, education, and practice within the discipline.
• Conduct research, scholarship, and creative activities, including professional publications and exhibitions.
• Participate in department, college, and university service, such as committee work.
• Contribute to program assessment, review, and development activities.

Prior to the effective date of appointment, the chosen candidate must have all of the following:

• 1. A Master’s Degree in Animation, Game Arts, or a closely related discipline.
• 2. Three years of demonstrated professional experience in animation, showing proficiency in current industry methods, technologies, and practices. This experience must include:
  • Production experience in animation (3 years)
  • Use of principles of animation (3 years)
  • Use of industry‑standard animation software to produce animations (3 years)
  • Use of digital tools and physical media (3 years)
• 3. Three academic years of college‑level teaching in animation, which may be on a part‑time basis.

How to Apply:

Applicants must apply online at jobs.uc.edu and upload the following documents: