Adjunct Instructor – Animation

Motlow; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor – Animation in the Media Technologies Department. The position focuses on delivering classroom and lab instruction, developing course materials, and assessing student progress.

Applicants should hold an Associate's degree or higher in Animation or a related field and have at least three years of professional experience in Animation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Animation or closely related field.
• Three years of work experience in the Animation field.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
• Submitting requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
• Evaluating the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
• Scheduling two office hours and providing a plan for access if office hours cannot be scheduled.

Skills

Three years of Animation experience

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Animation or related field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Animation

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Summary:

To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories.

Department:

Media Technologies

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
4. Evaluating the academic progress of students.
5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
7. Scheduling two office hours. For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Required Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university in the teaching field or closely related field and three years’ work experience in the Animation field.

Availability/Closing Date:

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to reapply each year.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by federal or state laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354

If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College