Remote Online Animation Adjunct Faculty

Liberty University; United States; Remote; USD 937,000 - 1,267,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University seeks an online adjunct to teach undergraduate and potentially graduate animation within the Graphic Design program. The role emphasizes diverse teaching methods, student engagement, and current industry practices.

Candidates should demonstrate mastery of pre-production, production, and post-production pipelines with a strong portfolio. Experience with Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, Blender, Maya, and game engines is valued.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Art, Graphic Design, or Communication Design with demonstrated concentration.
• A terminal degree (MFA, MDes, or PhD) in animation or related visual arts is preferred.
• Professional achievements in animation or digital media are a plus; certifications in animation/motion graphics are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate students in online Graphic Design courses.
• Manage and support lectures, discussions, and assignments using current industry practices.
• Provide regular, timely feedback to students to improve design thinking and execution.
• Evaluate student work and submit grades promptly.
• Stay current with design industry trends, software, and technologies.

Skills

Online teaching

Portfolio critique

Student feedback

Animation theory

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's in Art/Graphic Design/Communication Design

MFA/MDes/PhD in animation or related field

Tools

Toon Boom Harmony

Adobe Animate

Blender

Maya

ZBrush

3DS Max

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Liberty University seeks an online adjunct to teach undergraduate and potentially graduate animation within the Graphic Design program. The role emphasizes diverse teaching methods, student engagement, and current industry practices.

Candidates should demonstrate mastery of pre-production, production, and post-production pipelines with a strong portfolio. Experience with Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, Blender, Maya, and game engines is valued.