Art and Design Adjuncts - Animation and Digital Game Design

North Carolina Central University

Durham (NC)

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USD 15,000 - 21,000

Part time

34 hours ago

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Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham invites applications for Art and Design Adjuncts - Animation and Digital Game Design. The adjuncts will teach one to three face-to-face courses per semester at .625 FTE (30 hours/week, 10 months).

Ideal candidates hold a master's degree (MA or MFA) with professional experience and a passion for teaching. Responsibilities include in-person lectures, critiques, and guiding students through workflows in game engines, animation pipelines, and

Qualifications

Master's degree (MA or MFA) in art, design, or a related field.
Professional experience in animation or digital game design.
Passion for teaching and student success.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality instruction following departmental curriculum and learning outcomes.
Lead lectures, critiques, and hands-on project guidance.
Provide clear guidance on workflows related to game engines, animation pipelines, and production processes.
Teach one to three face-to-face courses in animation and digital game design.

Skills

Teaching experience

Art & design education

Portfolio review

Education

MA or MFA in art/design

Tools

Animation pipelines

Job description

Art and Design Adjuncts - Animation and Digital Game Design

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Position Information

Working Title

Art and Design Adjuncts - Animation and Digital Game Design

Position Number

FA9976

Appointment Type

By semester: Spring

FTE

.625 = 30 hours/week, 10 months

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU ), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU , your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU , where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU .edu .

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

NCCU's Department of Art and Design offers students the opportunity to earn a B.A. degree in Art with concentrations in Graphic Design and Innovation, Animation and Interactive Media, Studio Art, Art Studies, and Pre-Architecture, as well as a B.S. degree in Apparel Design. The Department's overarching mission is to foster broad inquiry within the visual arts and design to provide opportunities for students to study non-western, diverse cultural artifacts and experiences. As the first public liberal arts institution founded for African Americans, NCCU occupies a special niche that informs the study of art and design. In addition to traditional training in the visual arts, the Department of Art and Design proudly celebrates and fosters the study of artistic productions of African and African American culture, emphasizing the past and present contributions of people of color. With such emphasis, the Department provides a uniquely designed curriculum to educate students pursuing visual arts and design careers in today's global society. Art and Design majors explore technology, engage in internships, pursue individuality and enjoy the fruits of cultural diversity.

Primary Purpose of Position

The NCCU Department of Art and Design has an immediate need for adjunct faculty in Animation & Digital Game Design. The ideal candidate(s) will have a master's degree, professional experience, as well as a passion for teaching. These adjunct professors will prepare students for careers in the field through in-person lecture or computer-based learning, critiques, and exposure to traditional and cutting-edge creative approaches.

The selected adjunct(s) will provide instruction for one to three face to face course(s) in animation and digital game design.

Opportunities to teach may be available in future semesters. Course options, availability and schedules can vary each semester.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We seek accomplished art and design educators who can bring professional expertise and creative vision into the classroom. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree such as a MA or MFA in the field.

In addition to their creative talent and academic credentials, the ideal professor will:

Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned course(s) following departmental curriculum and learning outcomes.
Deliver engaging, industry-informed instruction using lectures, demonstrations, critiques, and hands-on project guidance.
Provide clear guidance on workflows related to game engines, level design tools, animation pipelines, and production processes.

Studio and computer-based professors need a strong creative portfolio reflecting conceptual depth, aesthetic refinement, and technical skill across a range of projects.

Strong letters of reference will validate the candidate's teaching excellence and ability to inspire students.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in the field.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU ) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Posting Number

F000324

Open Date

10/20/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Date Position Available

01/02/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

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