What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professor of Cinematic Arts - John C. Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts position at University of Southern California?
The John C. Hench Division of Animation Digital Arts within the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California is seeking an experienced professional in the animation industry to fill a full-time tenure Professor position to teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level courses.
Qualified candidates will have extensive professional animation experience at major studios along with experience at smaller studios. A diverse background that includes additional professional experience in different mediums outside of animation is welcomed. Applicants should possess substantial credits in animated feature film and/or television. The ideal candidate will have some teaching experience with a commitment to mentoring students toward achieving their educational and career goals. The candidate must have considerable experience using current animation techniques and tools.
The Hench Division teaches animation from a maker's point of view with a focus on creation, design, and innovation. Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts students hone their aesthetic, cinematic, motion and visual design skills while building a foundation of production and software competencies within a simulated studio environment.
Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
Minimum Experience: A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the animated film and television industry
Preferred Education: Master of Arts degree
Preferred Experience: Teaching experience and a minimum of fifteen years of professional experience in the animation film and television industry including supervisory experience
The core salary range for this position is $120,000 - $175,000. This is a 9-month full-time tenure position.
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Job ID REQ20173788 Posted Date 04/03/2026
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Qualified candidates will have extensive professional animation experience at major studios along with experience at smaller studios. A diverse background that includes additional professional experience in different mediums outside of animation is welcomed. Applicants should possess substantial credits in animated feature film and/or television. The ideal candidate will have some teaching experience with a commitment to mentoring students toward achieving their educational and career goals. The candidate must have considerable experience using current animation techniques and tools.
The Hench Division teaches animation from a maker's point of view with a focus on creation, design, and innovation. Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts students hone their aesthetic, cinematic, motion and visual design skills while building a foundation of production and software competencies within a simulated studio environment.
Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
Minimum Experience: A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the animated film and television industry
Preferred Education: Master of Arts degree
Preferred Experience: Teaching experience and a minimum of fifteen years of professional experience in the animation film and television industry including supervisory experience
- Strong foundational skills in the fundamentals of art and design
- Storytelling skills
- Production design skills
- Full cycle creative filmmaking experience
- Strong communications skills
- Exceptional collaboration skills
- An innovative and future focused mindset
- Ability to develop courses and create syllabuses and/or adapt existing ones
The core salary range for this position is $120,000 - $175,000. This is a 9-month full-time tenure position.
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Job ID REQ20173788 Posted Date 04/03/2026
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Current employees apply here
Salary : $120,000 - $175,000