Adjunct Instructor - 3D Design

Brookdale Community College; Middletown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 1,119,472 - 1,594,399; Part time

Job summary

Brookdale Community College seeks a qualified adjunct instructor for 3D Design in the Fine Art Department for Fall 2026. The successful candidate will engage students through hands-on instruction that explores foundational design principles related to three-dimensional form.

Candidates are expected to develop course materials, ensure studio safety, and support an inclusive environment while possessing a Master of Fine Arts degree.

Qualifications

• The candidate must effectively teach fundamental 3D concepts and the safe use of relevant tools and materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• A commitment to teaching excellence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide foundational instruction in 3D concepts and tools.
• Develop and deliver lectures and studio projects.
• Ensure safety procedures when using tools and equipment.

Skills

Teaching 3D concepts

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of digital modeling

Commitment to teaching excellence

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Sculpture or Industrial Design or MFA, 3D Studio Art

Tools

3D design tools

3D printing technology

Job description

Overview

Brookdale Community College seeks a qualified adjunct instructor to teach 3D Design within the Fine Art Department for the Fall 2026 semester. The successful candidate will engage a diverse student population through hands‑on instruction, creative exploration, and foundational design principles related to three‑dimensional form and spatial thinking within a contemporary context.

Responsibilities

• Provide foundational instruction in 3D concepts, including introducing students to materials, hand‑built and digital processes, tools, and conceptual approaches related to three‑dimensional design.
• Develop and deliver lectures, demonstrations, studio projects, and critiques.
• Ensure and enforce studio safety procedures when working with tools and equipment.
• Develop a course syllabus addendum aligned with department standards, including objectives, outcomes, and grading criteria.
• Support an inclusive and collaborative classroom environment.
• Hold office hours to support students outside of class.
• Adhere to college policies, procedures, and academic standards.

Course topics may include:

• Elements and principles of 3D design.
• Form, space, structure, balance, and composition.
• Model‑making and sculptural processes.
• Material exploration and fabrication techniques.
• Contemporary and historical approaches to three‑dimensional art and design.
• Digital 3D tools and fabrication technologies.

Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Sculpture or Industrial Design or MFA, 3D Studio Art.
• Ability to effectively teach fundamental 3D concepts and the safe use of relevant tools and materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.
• Knowledge of digital modeling and 3D printing.

• Prior teaching at the community college level.
• Experience with diverse student populations.

Pay Rate

$985 per credit hour