Adjunct Faculty - Computer Animation BS

Full Sail University; Mission (KS); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Kansas is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Computer Animation and Game Arts programs. This part-time position requires no more than 20 hours per week and focuses on teaching and engaging with diverse students both on-campus and online. Candidates should have at least four years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. A strong grasp of 3D industry standards and proficiency in related software is essential. Join a creative environment that values education and community contribution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years related and verifiable work experience.
• Expert skills in modeling vehicles and environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment of learning through effective teaching skills.
• Interact positively with diverse student populations.
• Maintain student-centered focus and stay current with industry standards.

Skills

3D industry experience

Strong practical knowledge of production pipeline

Proficiency in Autodesk Maya

Proficiency in Pixologic zBrush

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

Proficiency in Substance Painter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Animation, Interactive Design, Game Art, or related discipline

Job description

If you're looking for the chance to learn, grow, and make a contribution to the community, look at employment opportunities with Full Sail University. You'll find your choice of career opportunities, great benefits, an environment that welcomes and values creativity, and a work experience that is both challenging and rewarding!Full Sail University currently has openings for Adjunct Faculty in the Computer Animation and Game Arts programs. Adjunct Faculty ensure excellence in teaching skills and classroom content and deliver the same excellence in the labs, ensure personal service to students, maintain continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan. This position requires 3D industry experience as well as strong practical and formal knowledge of production pipeline. Experience in surface flow, anatomical models, and production modeling techniques is necessary, traditional art skills preferred. This position is part time working no more than 20 hours per week, on-campus or online and must be resident in the state of Florida.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Create an environment of learning through effective teaching skills, maintain student-centered focus, and stay current with relevant industry standards.* Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and encourage active learning.* Perform lectures for campus courses, and hold scheduled virtual course meetings for online courses. Teaching will be conducted through on-campus and online delivery.* Interact positively with diverse student populations; provide all students with equal opportunities for learning.* Demonstrate a commitment to the industry, maintain knowledge and skill relevancy through continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan.**Other Responsibilities:*** Adheres to the policies and procedures of Full Sail University* Maintains strict confidentiality of student and company information* Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization* Adheres to company attendance standards* Performs other duties as assigned**Supervisory Responsibilities:** None**Competencies:*** Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing for grammar and punctuation* Detail oriented* Ability to multi-task while working independently and collaboratively with other teachers and university staff* Ability to interact professionally and constructively with students and staff at all levels in an immersive, fast-paced environment**Education and/or Experience:**The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years related and verifiable work experience and is required to hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Animation, Interactive Design, Game Art, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**:* N/A**Skills:*** Proficiency using software programs such as Autodesk Maya, Pixologic zBrush, Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter* There also needs to be demonstrated expert skills in modeling vehicles and environments* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Work experience in developing the design of a released digital or analog game**Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:**Work is performed in an office and classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active student and employee communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system. May be subject to; bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**Mission** People from around the world come to Full Sail University to pursue their educational goals, and they share one thing in common – a passion for a creative future in the entertainment and media industry. Full Sail’s mission is to provide students with an innovative style of education, delivered by a staff of dedicated individuals, that addresses potential career opportunities available in an ever-growing, constantly evolving industry. We do this by developing unique curricula that combine elements of creativity, art, business and life skills, technical prowess, and academic achievement. Our education is delivered via immersive teaching methods, both in Full Sail’s real-world production studios and classrooms, as well as through our online learning environment. Every one of our degree programs is designed to provide students with knowledge and real-world experience that will help them realize their career goals in the entertainment and media industry. **Full Sail’s Unifying Principles** At Full Sail, we believe that what we give to each other and our students comes back to each of us individually and to the school as a whole. Therefore, we are totally committed to the individual success of each member of our staff family. As a staff family, we are dedicated to taking a sincere interest in the success of every student and client who comes through our doors