Instructor VISA 2P96 Fall D2

Brock University; St. Catharines; Remote; CAD 7,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Brock University seeks an instructor for VISA 2P96 Introduction to 3D Modelling and Animation. The role involves teaching 3D modelling concepts and techniques in an online format, requiring an MFA and relevant teaching experience. The position offers competitive compensation based on course load.

Qualifications

• MFA is required.
• At least two years of university-level teaching experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Maya software.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled contact time with students and preparation of lectures.
• Marking and grading, including grade appeals.
• Course administration responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Digital Media

3D Modelling

Animation

Maya Software

Education

MFA

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities.

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Post End Date:May 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)

Title of Course

VISA 2P96 Introduction to 3D Modelling and Animation

Concepts and skills of 3D modelling and rendering. Approaches to building models, using texturizing, lighting, cameras and rendering as well basic animation techniques. Relevant historic and theoretical perspectives on 3D and virtuality situating 3D within creative process and broader critical practices in cultural production. Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week.

Schedule: Fall Term Duration 2 (D2)

Delivery Method: ASYNCH

A fully online asynchronous course is a learning environment that is delivered remotely to individuals with access to the internet. Although the course may have a set start date and set due dates for assignments, students can otherwise access and participate in the course at times and places of their own choosing.

Compensation

Effective September 1, 2024 - $7,471.08 per half course (195 hours nominally)
Effective September 1, 2024 - $14,942.17 per full course (390 hours nominally)
Please note: Instructors who are employed in a 2-hour/week lecture, or the equivalent of a 2-hour/week lecture, are responsible for the first hour of seminar/lab in each course.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22.01 of the Collective Agreement. These include scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom time (preparation of lectures, student consultation, marking and grading and course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty).

Qualifications

1. MFA is required.

2. Previous teaching experience of at least two years at the university level is required.

3. Familiarity with all instructional approaches to teaching digital media and animation, in particular creative development and integration of media and conceptual approaches is required.

4. In-depth knowledge of Maya software is required.

5. A record of professional activity in 3D modelling and animation and exhibitions demonstrative of standing in the art community is required.

6. Evidence of competent and effective teaching experience at the undergraduate university level in the area to be taught (e.g. course evaluations, letters of reference, and/or other components of teaching dossier) is required.

Note: All qualifications must be met. Please include a cover letter and a current resume. In your cover letter, please explain how you meet each of the listed qualifications. All applicable documentation pertaining to any application must be submitted at the same time with the application.

Applications

Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire. Assure to include all required documentation, including letters of reference and course/performance evaluations.

Only applicants selected will be contacted.

Please Note

Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:

· Part-time Graduate Students and Non-Students shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours - i.e. not overtime hours - allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

Applicants that are in excess of the above noted workload limits will not have their applications considered unless they have received prior written approval from the appropriate Dean and the Human Resources Department.

The Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Human Resources Web Site - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/

Additional Comments

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/

Academic terms generally run from:

Fall – September to December

Winter – January to April

Spring – May to July

Summer – July to August

*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups .

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodat e the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code . Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure you r participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received . C andidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca .