Visiting Asst. Teaching Professor, 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a full-time Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in the 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects program. This position is temporary for the 2025-2026 academic year, focusing on teaching courses in a face-to-face format to undergraduates. The qualified candidate will have proficiency in industry-standard software and a commitment to teaching effectiveness, with responsibilities to teach, mentor students, and participate in departmental activities.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a Master's degree or significant professional experience in 3D Digital Design.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective undergraduate education is essential.
• A successful teaching record in relevant courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4-4 load of DFX courses, focusing on 3D Digital Design.
• Maintain office hours according to department policies.
• Participate in course assessment and departmental meetings.

Skills

Proficiency in Autodesk Maya

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Proficiency in Maxon Zbrush

Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5

Commitment to undergraduate education

Successful teaching record

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in 3D Digital Design or related field

Job description

Visiting Asst. Teaching Professor, 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects

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Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Visiting Asst. Teaching Professor, 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects

Department

Department School of Media and Communication

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Position Number

Purpose of Position

Northern Kentucky University seeks candidates for a one-year appointment as a full-time, Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in the 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects program ( DFX ), part of the School of Media & Communication in the College of Informatics. DFX is an undergraduate program that offers a Bachelor of Arts degree and works with nearly 100 students across their major and minor programs. Housed in the state-of-the-art Griffin Hall, it is located only 10 minutes south of Cincinnati, OH. Students and faculty are connected to a region that provides a variety of internships, experiential media projects, and collaborative opportunities.

This full-time non-tenure track temporary position is for the 2025-2026 Academic year and begins August 2025.

This position will meet a critical need in the School of Media and Communication by providing teaching and professional expertise in DFX . The individual occupying this position will have proficiency in multiple, if not all, of the following programs: Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Maxon Zbrush, and Unreal Engine 5. They will teach some combination of courses such as the following: Visual Fundamentals for Digital Media, Principles of Digital 3D Animation, 3D Modeling Fundamentals, 3D Hard Surface Modeling, Computer Games and Digital Society, and Non-Linear Interactive Storytelling.

Questions regarding the nature of the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Sara Drabik at [e-mail] . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

· Teach a 4-4 load (fall-spring) of DFX courses in the Media & Journalism Program with a focus primarily on 3D Digital Design skills courses in a face-to-face format.

· Maintain office hours in line with department policies.

· Attend required department-wide and college-wide meetings.

· Participate in course assessment, as needed.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse group of staff, students, and faculty.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

· Applicants with a Master’s degree or equivalent level of experience in 3D Digital Design and Visual Effects or a closely related field with significant professional experience will be considered.

· Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education and teaching effectiveness.

· A record of successful teaching in addition to the minimum qualifications listed.

A complete application will require: a letter of application, CV, a portfolio of sample work demonstrating appropriate background knowledge, copies of recent teaching evaluations if available (qualitative and quantitative),references, and teaching philosophy.

Any candidate who is offered a position at NKU will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

References

Teaching Philosophy

Portfolio of Professional Work

Evidence of Teaching Proficiency

Optional Documents

Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive | Highland Heights, Kentucky41099 Phone: [phone]