3D Motion Design 2 -Adjunct Faculty- Traditional Ground - College of Arts and Media

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance

401(k)

Employee Perks and Discounts

Gym and Fitness Center

Canyon Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking an experienced adjunct faculty member to teach 3D Motion Design courses at its Phoenix, AZ campus.

The role involves facilitating engaging classroom lectures and assessing student performance. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in visual arts, a Master’s degree preferred, and proficiency in software like Maya and Adobe Suite.

The position offers education benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animation, motion graphics, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree and 3+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Required skills include understanding of typography, color theory, and lighting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions.
• Engage students with innovative teaching strategies.
• Assess student performance and mentor success.
• Support university’s doctrinal and ethical principles.

Skills

12 Principles of Animation

Maya

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in animation, motion graphics, or graphic design

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Industry-standard software (Adobe Suite, Maya)

Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona.

College of Arts and Media

Offers exciting opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus.

Why Work at GCU

• Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus located in Phoenix, AZ

• Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2026 semester (Class start date 09/08/2026)

Course: 3D Motion Design 2

This course focuses on building creative skillsets, with an emphasis on developing the principles and processes of 3D motion graphics using industry standard tools and techniques. Students demonstrate the design aesthetics and practical technical skills needed to enter the field of motion graphics. Technology requirement: Students provide their own laptop and mouse. Students will use industry-standard software to complete assignments. Verify required technical specifications in the University Policy Handbook, which is available on www.gcu.edu. Prerequisite: DDN-306.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions while incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
• Engage students in cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.
• Assess student performance and mentor classroom success to prepare them for their chosen career path.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

What You Will Bring

• A candidate with a bachelor’s degree in animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling, graphic design, advertising, or an equivalent degree in the visual arts.
• A Master’s degree and 3 or more years’ experience in the design industry is preferred.
• Skills in the following are required: 12 Principles of Animation, understanding of graphic design and how it relates to motion graphics, motion graphics trends, motion production pipeline, understanding of typography and its use in motion, color theory, shot structure, modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering.
• Skills teaching the following software programs are required: Maya, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Job titles that fit the criteria: Graphic Designer, 3D Animator, Motion Graphics Designer, Creative Director, Art Director.
• Technical Requirements: GCU does not provide software or hardware outside of the campus classrooms. Candidates are expected to be able to teach on the most current version of the Adobe and Maya software products. A portfolio of current work examples is required with the application to teach.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review

• Your unofficial transcript for any applicable conferred graduate degrees