W 2 Professorship Animation

Internetchemie; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renowned art university is seeking a part-time W2 Professorship in Animation to teach both classical and digital techniques. The ideal candidate will have internationally recognized artistic practice, documented teaching experience, and the ability to teach in German. Responsibilities include designing programs, conducting research, and collaborating with departments. This role emphasizes equality and diversity, welcoming applications from varied backgrounds.

Leistungen

Family-friendly environment

Dual-career support

Qualifikationen

• Recognized artistic practice in animation with expertise in classical methods.
• Proficient in classical and contemporary animation practices.
• Experience in teaching at art academies or equivalent institutions.

Aufgaben

• Design and deliver teaching programs in animation.
• Conduct research on animation's aesthetic and technical dimensions.
• Collaborate on artistic development plans.

Kenntnisse

Expertise in stop-frame animation

Knowledge of digital animation techniques

Teaching experience

Bilingual teaching capability (German and English)

Ausbildung

Academic degree from an art academy

Jobbeschreibung

W 2 Professorship – Animation (within the Study Program Visual Communication)

Position type: part‑time (50 %) – expected hiring date 1 March 2027. Application deadline 26 January 2026. Vacancy no. 38973.

Job focus

Teach animation as an artistic form and a means of communication, grounded in classical animal films and expanded to contemporary animation practices including digital methods, experimental techniques, and interactive narrative forms.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver teaching programmes in animation, covering both classical and digital techniques.
• Conduct research and reflect on animation’s aesthetic, technical, theoretical, and political dimensions.
• Collaborate with other departments, contributing to artistic‑creative development plans.
• Prepare and submit a teaching concept (max. 2 pages) outlining pedagogical approaches and cross‑departmental cooperation.
• Deliver teaching in German; superior English skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Internationally recognised artistic practice in animation, with particular expertise in stop‑frame animation and puppet construction.
• Strong knowledge of classical and digital animation techniques and current theoretical debates.
• Documented teaching experience at art academies or equivalent institutions.
• Academic degree from an art academy or proven experience in academic self‑management.
• Ability to teach in German and good command of English.

Teaching load

9 semester hours per week (according to the Hessian Ordinance on Teaching Duties). The load can be fulfilled by supervising the Animation class within Visual Communication.

Contact

Prof. Rebecca Stephany – email: [e-mail].

Equality and diversity statement

We welcome applications from all who are interested, irrespective of ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity. The Kunsthochschule is committed to increasing the proportion of women professors and strongly encourages women artists to apply.

The University of Kassel is family‑friendly and offers equal opportunities, including services for parents and dual‑career support.