Adjunct Instructor, Animation

palmbeachstate; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach 2D and 3D animation, including character animation, modeling, and VFX. The role requires experience with Autodesk Maya and/or After Effects, and involves curriculum development and student assessment.

The candidate will participate in program evaluation and college activities, maintain standards, and adapt to varying teaching schedules. Transcripts must be attached to applications where required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Animation or Bachelor’s degree in Animation with demonstrable teaching competencies.
• Demonstrated technology skills in Autodesk and Adobe Cloud; portfolio of work is required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in 2D and 3D animation using established methods.
• Develop discipline-related curricula and assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Maintain department standards in support of the College’s mission.
• Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Program evaluation

Education

Master’s degree in Animation

Bachelor’s degree in Animation

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Storyboard Pro

Adobe After Effects

Nuke

DaVinci Resolve

Houdini

Blender

Substance

Zbrush

Unreal

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques in 2D and various 3D animation specialisms, experience with one or more of the following: character animation, character rigging, modeling, compositing, games, and VFX. Experience with 3D industrial software such as Autodesk Maya, and/or compositing software such as Adobe After Effects required. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan. Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment. Varies.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an open continuous applicant pool. Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Positions will be filled by the department on an as needed basis.

Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web-based unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy a college-stamped student copy, or a non-web-based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in Animation or Bachelor’s degree in Animation and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline, which can be documented and Demonstrated technology skills in Autodesk and Adobe Cloud and documented work experience (through a portfolio).

Knowledge and skills using Macintosh and PC computer software programs such as:

• Autodesk Maya
• Storyboard Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Nuke
• Da Vinci Resolve
• Houdini
• Blender
• Substance
• Zbrush
• Unreal

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled.