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Come and join the Bearkat community. Named after Texas legendary hero General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries, and a flexible work environment fostering work-life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Art Animation Requisition: 202500175F Rank: Assistant Professor FLSA status: Exempt Hiring Salary: Salary is competitive commensurate with experience and education. Position Category: Position Type: Full-Time Tenure Track College: College of Arts & Media Department: Dept of Art Open Date: 01122026 Quicklink: http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45815 Refer Applicants: To Contact Name: Rebecca Finley Title: Chair, Department of Art PO Box: 2089 Huntsville, Texas 77341 Contact Phone: 936-294-1314 Contact Email: rlf001@shsu.edu
Position Details
The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Animation starting Fall 2026. Duties include teaching a 32-course load, service on departmental committees, and an expectation of sustained peer-reviewed creative activity or research.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Candidates must possess an MFA or terminal degree in Animation or a related field and demonstrate outstanding potential in research and/or creative activity.
Experience Required for the Position
Applicants should be able to teach beginning and advanced courses in either 2D and/or 3D animation. Our courses in 2D Animation cover an introduction to the principles of animation, 2D character animation, experimental animation, and animation preproduction. Our courses in 3D animation include classes covering an introduction to polygon modeling and animation, character animation, rigging, the shading and rendering pipeline, and digital sculpting. Ability to teach courses related to Concept Art, Sequential Art, or Illustration is preferred. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is also preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position
To learn more about the specific courses in our curriculum, please review the Bachelor of Fine Arts Animation degree here: http://catalog.shsu.edu/undergraduate/colleges-academic-departments/arts-and-media/artbfa-animation.
Ranked by Animation Career Review as one of the top 40 Public Animation Schools and Colleges in the U.S., top 10 Animation Schools and Colleges in the Southwest, and ranked 3 top Animation School Programs in Texas, the SHSU Animation curriculum is built on a foundation of fine art courses emphasizing creativity and experimentation along with technical ability. The program engages students with current and historical trends in animation and includes courses in the History of Animation, 2D Animation, 3D Modeling and Animation, 3D Character Animation, and Experimental Animation.
About the Department
Over 50 of the student body are first-generation college students. The Department of Art is experiencing sustained enrollment growth. About 650 undergraduates major in Graphic Design, Studio Art, Photography, and Animation, and we offer an MFA in Art and Social Practice.
About the University
The Dana G. Hoyt Fine Arts Building includes state-of-the-art lecture halls and classrooms, studios, computer labs, and galleries. In addition to the University Art Gallery on campus, the Department exhibits student work at a Satellite Gallery in downtown Huntsville and has MFA studios in the Natural Science and Art Research Center, a few blocks away.
Sam Houston State University is located 70 miles north of Houston in Huntsville, TX, surrounded by the Sam Houston National Forest.
Special Instructions
Applicants should submit the following documents:
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your online application, however, official college transcripts will be required for finalists for this position.
Review of applications will begin January 23, 2026, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
Please note that References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled: Yes
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and SmokeDrug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at-will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions.
Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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