Adjunct Faculty, 3D Animation

BlackCube Labs; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackCube Labs is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for 3D Animation courses in Highland, California. The role demands teaching responsibility to a diverse student body, evaluating progress, and updating coursework to align with industry trends. The ideal candidate should possess an Associate degree and have at least three years of industry experience in game development. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. Engagement with students from diverse backgrounds and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the field are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years of non-teaching, industry-related experience in game development.
• Experience with active and applied teaching methodologies.
• Ability to teach students of varying proficiency levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in 3D Animation to community-college students.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Update curriculum to meet industry standards.

Skills

Ethics

Commitment to diverse backgrounds

Dynamic instructional delivery

Technology use in teaching

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Game Development or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in 3D Animation or related field

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, 3D Animation

Principal Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in 3D Animation to a multicultural student population, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to community‑college students and departmental learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback that reflects program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services that respect diversity and do not discriminate based on any protected category.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field through professional development activities.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, or senior administrators.
• Serve on college‑wide and departmental committees as needed.
• Train students to fill entry‑level industry positions or to gain entry into 4‑year programs in 3D Modeling or Game Development.
• Maintain and update the 3D Animation curriculum to meet industry needs.
• Review and recommend resources to enhance the learning environment.
• Encourage and inspire student and local interest in 3D Animation.

Required Education

• Associate degree in Game Development or a related discipline (Game Design, Creative Writing, Film Production, Programming, Studio Art, Animation).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in 3D Animation, 3D Modeling & Rendering, Video Game Art, or Fine Art Studio Art with a strong emphasis in 3D Animation.

Required Work Experience

• Three years of non‑teaching, industry‑related work experience within the game development industry (SACSCOC requirements may vary).

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Dynamic, non‑traditional instructional delivery capable of teaching students with varying proficiency levels.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
• Experience using technology as an instructional aide to enhance learning.
• Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
• Strong commitment to teaching in a community‑college setting and understanding of multicultural education.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain a schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Understanding of teaching in a community‑college environment serving often underprepared and underserved students.