Affiliate Instructor of Animation

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 0601288

Position Title: Affiliate Instructor of Animation

FLSA: Exempt

Job Type: Part-Time

Faculty Term: Fall Semester Only

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Film & New Media Studies

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Film, Media, and Communications seeks an affiliate instructor of animation to teach FNMS 264 Intro to Animation. The course requires instruction and oversight of hand-drawn 2D animation projects that introduce primary animation skills such as timing, spacing, the 12 Principles of Animation, believable acting, and professional workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience teaching animation at the college level. Demonstration of advanced command of animation principles, technical workflows, and creative excellence as evidenced through short animated projects.

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $6,500 per course.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.

Posting Date

05/04/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Contact(s)

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206

Contact Email: careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Media Link