Adjunct Instructor- Acting for Animators

Adjunct Instructor Acting for Animators

The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is seeking a Part Time Adjunct Instructor for our Animation Department to teach Acting for Animators an acting class that focuses on how the lessons of acting can heighten the performance of animation. This class introduces students to Improv and Mimicry through acting exercises and the application of those skills into the production of reference sequences and/or puppetry explorations. The focus of the instructor is on teaching acting and improv. No prior animation or puppetry production experience is required. However the instructor should feel comfortable with analyzing the acting in a variety of animated and puppetry content. This course is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30pm to 6:15pm.

Position: Adjunct Instructor part-time

Qualifications: An MFA in Acting and previous teaching experience preferred.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Date of Hire: Spring 2026

A completed application will include:

• A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role highlights their teaching philosophy and discusses their experience teaching through a lens of cultural competency.
• A CV including names/contact details for three references

Please apply by visiting and searching for Acting for Animators. The application should include a letter of interest and resume or vita that lists three professional references. .

About Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus Ohio. Founded in 1879 CCAD is one of the oldest private nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information visit .

About Columbus:

Columbus is among the Top 10 best U.S. cities for new college grads and one of the top 10 creative scenes in the country as well as one of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S. As one of the nations largest college towns Columbus is the type of city where creative activities flourish. There are eight distinct cultural districts that surround CCAD and there are more than 165 restaurants pubs and clubs in downtown alone. CCAD is a campus community located in the heart of this vibrant city.

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