Assistant Professor, Games and Animation, School of Art, College of DAAP
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Oct 10, 2025 | |
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Assistant Professor, Games and Animation, School of Art, College of DAAP Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical 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 $88.8 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. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. About the School
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Games and Animation in the School of Art. The Games and Animation Program seeks applications from candidates with a wide range of expertise and experiences in Academia and/or Industry focused on the fields of Games and Animation. Located within the multi-national University of Cincinnati, the School of Art hosts top-tier Interdisciplinary BFA and MFA programs as well as a BA in Art History and MA in Art Education. The School of Art is currently ranked among top programs nationwide and offers a variety of academic and cultural opportunities. For more information about the School of Art, please visit: https://daap.uc.edu/academics/soa. About the Program
Having officially welcomed its first BFA cohort in Fall 2024, the Games and Animation (GAA) program is jointly housed between the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) and the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) at UC. It combines the strengths of DAAP's School of Art, with its long-standing program commitments to electronic art, new media, and game art, and A&S's School of Communication, Film & Media Studies. The joint program offers a studio-based, collaborative approach to creating games and animation, both digital and analog. Students learn by doing, gain experience through cooperative education, and draw on the interdisciplinary technical and creative toolsets required by these media. This unique program mimics a studio approach in animation and games production studios, using students through different cohorts to produce senior projects. In GAA, there is no artificial separation between theory and practice, between art and industry, between conception and production. Essential Functions
Minimum Requirements
Prior to effective date of the appointment, all of the following are required:
Application Process
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and the search will remain open until an appointment is made. The position is intended to commence on August 15, 2026. To be considered for this position please upload:
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include:
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Oct 10, 2025 Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US Facility:
Main Campus
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