Part-Time Faculty 3D Animation Instructor

BlackCube Labs; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland, is looking for part-time faculty to teach 3D Animation. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and possess industry experience, showcasing a commitment to inclusivity and student diversity.

Responsibilities include teaching courses, preparing materials, and integrating new technologies into instruction. Candidates must also demonstrate effective communication skills and be willing to contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years professional experience working in Animation.
• Experience teaching courses at the college level.
• Specialized experience with 3D character animation.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 2 courses in Animation per semester.
• Integrate Blackboard Ultra into instruction.
• Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Adobe Software

Autodesk Maya

Interpersonal Communication

Mentoring and Advising

Education

Master’s degree in Animation or related field

Job description

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Job Description

The Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching 3D Animation. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
• During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
• During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach up to 2 courses in Animation per semester. Prepare course materials, syllabi; evaluate and grade student assignments.
• Integrate the use of a learning management system (Blackboard Ultra) and other relevant new technology into instruction where applicable.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day/night, early morning, accelerated and virtual courses.
• Apply culturally relevant pedagogies to the teaching and learning process.
• Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values and respects student diversity.
• Bring real-world industry experience into the classroom, sharing insights, case studies, and practical applications.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Animation or related field.
• Experience teaching courses at the college level.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience working in Animation.
• Professional industry experience in Animation.
• Specialized experience with 3D character animation.
• Willingness to incorporate- and a familiarity with- current trends in new technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and advise students.
• Proficiency in Adobe Software and Autodesk Maya Software.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus). Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent teaching experience at a college or university.
• Teaching experience in Animation.
• Experience with motion capture performance for animation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.