Adjunct Faculty, 3D Animation

Austin Community College District•Highland, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach 3D Animation. This role is responsible for preparing and delivering engaging, innovative coursework that reflects a commitment to student success and fosters an environment of belonging. The faculty member will meet professional standards, instruct students in 3D Animation courses, and adhere to college policies and procedures. The position aims to train students for entry-level industry positions or further education in 3D Modeling or Game Development, maintain curriculum to meet industry needs, recommend resources to enhance the learning environment, and inspire student and local interest in 3D Animation.

Requirements

Associate degree in Game Development or a degree in a related discipline (Game Design; Creative Writing; Film Production; Programming; Studio Art; Animation).
Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience within the game development industry.
Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from multicultural backgrounds and abilities.
Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
Commitment to a multicultural workforce.
Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied and multicultural groups from the community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in 3D Animation, 3D Modeling & Rendering or Video Game Art with strong emphasis in 3D Animation, 3D Modeling & Surfacing; or Fine Art Studio Art.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach courses in the field of 3D Animation to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice president, vice president, executive vice president.
Serve on college-wide and departmental committees as needed.
Train students to fill entry-level industry positions, or to gain access into a 4-year 3D Modeling or Game Development program.
Maintain 3D Animation curriculum to meet industry needs.
Review and recommend resources to enhance learning environment.
Encourage and inspire student & local interest in 3D Animation.
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).
Demonstrated proficiency using industry-related computer applications (specifically 3D Studio Max or Maya, Photoshop).
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.