Art & Design Adjunct Pool in Animated Arts

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania seeks part-time adjunct instructors for Animated Arts within the Department of Art & Design. Courses include 3D Modeling, 2D Digital Animation, 3D Animation, and Visual Development, with in-person teaching primary and online teaching contingent on certification.

Minimum qualifications include an MA or MFA in Animated Arts, a strong portfolio, and demonstrated teaching ability.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA in Animated Arts or related area.
• Strong professional portfolio of personal and student artwork.
• Interview and demonstration of ability to teach related software.
• Teaching experience of at least one year or equivalent professional experience in the animation field.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in 3D Modeling, 2D Digital Animation, 3D Animation, Visual Development (Storyboarding/Character Design/Concept Art).
• In-person instruction; online teaching requires completion of Teaching Online Certification Course if offered.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students within the department and university.

Skills

Portfolio

Teaching software

1+ year teaching experience

Professional animation experience

Education

MA/MFA in Animated Arts

Tools

Animation software

Job description

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20‑minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Art & Design in the College of Visual & Performing Arts invites applications for part‑time adjunct positions in a faculty adjunct pool in Animated Arts and related fields. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service. Course load will be taught primarily in‑person. If online teaching is offered, successful completion of the Teaching Online Certification Course offered through Kutztown University required. We seek applicants committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students in the Department of Art & Design and across the university.

Courses requiring coverage include (but are not limited to): undergraduate courses in 3D Modeling, 2D Digital Animation, 3D Animation, Visual Development (Storyboarding/Character Design/Concept Art), and related courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• A MA or MFA degree in Animated Arts or a related area.
• A strong professional portfolio of personal and student artwork.
• Successful interview and demonstration of proficiency and ability to teach related software.
• Teaching experience of at least one year or equivalent professional experience in the animation field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience of at least one year or job experience in the given field.

Supplemental Information

• Application must include a cover letter indicating your specific course interest and teaching areas, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
• All applicants must also submit ten samples of personal artwork and ten samples of student artwork to Slideroom: https://kuva.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/83443.
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required during the campus interview. Review of applications is ongoing.
• Contact Prof. Liz Schneider, Search Chair, Department of Art & Design, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530 ([e-mail]).
• Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
• The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A‑Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e‑mail at [e-mail]. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A‑Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e‑mail at [e-mail]. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti‑Discrimination, and Anti‑Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.