Character Animation Instructor and More!

Five Towns College; Dix Hills (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual Hire

Job summary

Five Towns College in Dix Hills, NY is seeking passionate adjunct instructors to teach Digital Art & Design courses on campus. Courses are typically three lecture hours weekly, with pay at $1,150 per credit; fully enrolled three-credit courses total $3,450.

The ideal candidate will combine practical industry experience in computer graphics with academic insight to foster an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education and significant technical experience in computer graphics.
• Ability to teach a diverse student population and foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Proficiency with Canvas LMS or similar educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 9 credits per semester for adjunct position.
• Develop and update course overviews, lesson plans, and instructional material.
• Perform administrative tasks in LMS and SIS, and participate in department meetings.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies and integrate them into the curriculum.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

After Effects

Maya

Unreal Engine

Photoshop

Illustrator

Toon Boom Harmony

HTML

CSS

Figma

MadMapper

Job description

Founded in 1972, Five Towns College (FTC) is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian institution of higher education. Located on a beautiful suburban campus in the hamlet of Dix Hills, Town of Huntington, Long Island, NY, the College is a creative community of artists and scholars who serve the cause of music, media, and the performing arts.

The College offers associate, bachelor, masters, and doctoral programs in nearly 30 areas of study. The most popular programs include contemporary music and music technology, music business/entertainment industry studies, film, mass communication and media studies, and theater arts.

Programs of study follow a traditional semester calendar, with two summer sessions.

Five Towns College holds an Absolute Charter issued by the New York State Board of Regents, and its programs of study are registered with the New York State Education Department. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Approximately 600 students are enrolled at the College, nearly all of whom pursue their program of study on a full-time basis. Approximately 200 students reside on campus in a modern Living/Learning Center.

The Position

Five Towns College has multiple openings for adjunct instructors to teach Digital Art & Design courses.

Classes are typically three lecture hours per week during days and/or evenings. Classes are held on the FTC’s campus in Dix Hills, NY.

Adjunct faculty are paid at the rate of $1,150 per credit which would be $3450 for a fully enrolled three-credit course.

Job Description:

Five Towns College, a leader in higher education is seeking passionate, experienced, and innovative instructors to join our Interactive Media Arts Division. The ideal candidate will bring a rich blend of practical industry experience in their respective field and academic insight to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. Courses that faculty are needed for:

IMMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR NEED:

• Accessibility Design for Digital Environments (Games, Websites, Tutorials, etc).
• After Effects
• Character Animation

Additional Need:

• 3D Modeling and Animation using Maya
• Rendering and Virtual Production: Unreal Engine
• 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, Plug-ins, Expressions: Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony
• Drawing and Digital Imaging: Traditional Drawing —>Digital in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Game Design and Development: GameMaker, Unreal Engine
• Design Thinking, UX/UI, Web dev: HTML, CSS, Figma
• Projection Mapping: After Effects, MadMapper
• AR/VR
• 3D Fabrication & 3D Printing
• Project Management & Experience as Creative Director
• Comic Art
• Branding

Essential Functions

Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, co-workers, supervisors, and the campus community. Must be able to develop, prepare, and present information. Must be able to operate computers and must adjust any teaching to the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions. Must track attendance for every class meeting. Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester and maintain a grade book throughout the semester. Must be an engaged and proactive team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach up to 9 credits per semester for adjunct position.
• Develop and update course overviews, lesson plans, and instructional material.
• Perform administrative tasks utilizing the college's learning management system (LMS) related to course management and submitting grades, using the student information system (SIS), and participating in departmental faculty meetings.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies in specific areas of expertise, integrating them into the curriculum.
• Participate in all monthly faculty meetings.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a related computer graphics or technology discipline strongly desired.
• Experience teaching in higher education and significant technical experience in a variety of areas in computer graphics (e.g., 3D animator, web application designer, interactive designer, motion graphics designer, etc.) is preferred.

Additional Qualifications for Position:

• Extensive professional experience, with a keen eye for emerging technology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Higher education teaching experience is preferred, but not required
• Proficient with educational technology/LMS, preferably Canvas
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse community
• Organized, responsive, energetic, and supportive.

Job Type: Casual Hire