Lecturer in Concept Art and Storyboarding

- Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The School of Art is part of the College of Visual & Performing Arts, a community of artists and scholars with over 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students. It is the largest visual and performing arts unit in the University of North Carolina system and is recognized for its comprehensive array of graduate programs and the success of its alumni. The School of Art enrolls a vibrant and racially diverse student population of 750+ majors who pursue undergraduate degrees in Art Education, Art History, Arts Administration, Animation, New Media and Design, Painting, Printmaking and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture and Ceramics, as well as an MFA in Studio Art. In the School of Art, students study and practice visual art, art history, art education, arts administration to develop the skills, knowledge, and critical awareness to thrive as artists, educators, scholars, and creative professionals. Students and faculty engage in a process of discovery that values art as a relational practice through material exploration and investigation of global artistic traditions past and present. We cultivate a collaborative and respectful learning community that welcomes students at all levels of experience, empowering them to bring their whole identities into their creative work and to grow into confident, capable artists and thinkers. Through studio practice, research, and community engagement, the School of Art contributes to local, national, and international arts communities while modeling an expansive future for the visual arts. Position Summary The School of Art at UNC Greensboro welcomes applications for a full-time Lecturer in Concept Art and Storyboarding position beginning August 1, 2027. With this position, the School of Art aims to expand its undergraduate Animation program, which fosters artistic excellence, nurtures next-generation storytellers, and prepares students for professional and creative achievement. The successful candidate will contribute to curricular development in collaboration with School of Art colleagues; actively advise and mentor students in the Animation program; teach four in-person courses per semester with demonstrated proficiency in contemporary digital art, storyboarding, animation, editing, and production tools appropriate to concept development and visual storytelling; and provide service to the School, College, University, and profession. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Animation, Interactive Media, Visual Art, Media Studies, or a related field; OR equivalent professional experience in animation, concept art, storyboarding, visual development, or a related creative field. Demonstrated expertise in concept art, storyboarding, animation, visual storytelling, or related areas. Proficiency with relevant digital art and production tools. Evidence of professional, creative, or teaching achievement through awards, exhibitions, screenings, publications, grants, certifications, professional work, or comparable accomplishments. Demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, and collaborating with a community of students and colleagues. Preferred Qualifications MFA degree in Animation, Interactive Media, Visual Art, Media Studies, or a related field (preferred but not required). College-level teaching experience in concept art, storyboarding, animation, or related areas. Professional experience in animation, games, film, illustration, visual development, or a related industry. Strong drawing and design skills, including composition, perspective, anatomy, color, and visual storytelling. Experience with storyboarding, animatics, cinematography, character acting, and sequential storytelling. Demonstrate pedagogical value of working with students implementing different artistic styles (stylized, photoreal, etc.) Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and familiarity with software such as Storyboard Pro, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe Animate, Procreate, or comparable tools. Knowledge of contemporary animation and preproduction pipelines. Experience developing curriculum and mentoring undergraduate students. Ability to teach across multiple areas of an animation curriculum. Evidence of an active creative or professional practice. Tenure Status Not on Track Special Instructions to Applicants To apply for the position, electronically submit the following as a Word or PDF document: Cover letter including discussion of relevant professional experience; academic, artistic, and technical education or training; and teaching experience Resume/curriculum vita Statement of teaching philosophy, no more than two pages Link to portfolio website or reel of creative work List of 3 references with names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers Recruitment Range Salary commensurate with experience Org #-Department: School of Art - 12203 Job Open Date: 10/21/2026 For Best Consideration Date: 11/13/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes FTE: 1.000 Type of Appointment: Permanent Number of Months per Year: 9 Physical Effort: Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Finger Dexterity - C, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F Work Environment: Inside - C Organization UNCG at a Glance Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres. UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs. The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience. As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses. Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life. UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22; College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966. Achievements & Accolades UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/ . 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Engaged Community For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency. For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good. Careers at UNCG UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.