Adjunct Faculty - Animation and Production (Evergreen)
DigiPen All Jobs•Redmond, WA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Animation and Production Department at DigiPen Institute of Technology is seeking applicants for potential future positions of Adjunct Faculty – Animation and Production Instructor. This role involves teaching courses in animation for game and film production, covering areas from character rigging to cinematography. The department faculty are experienced professionals from the game and film industry. Successful applicants will be added to a pool of pre-approved adjuncts and hired on an as-needed basis each semester. This is an ongoing posting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Animation or related field
- Relevant academic experience and/or four years of relevant industry experience
- Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
- Team player with ability to solve problems independently
- Solid grounding in interdisciplinary teaching
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Comfortable with technology
- Ability to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles, special needs, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive knowledge of the subject areas in which the individual is responsible for instruction
- Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development
- Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction
- Specialized knowledge in Fine and Applied Art such as: Art, Illustration and/or Visual Development, etc.
- Skills in Word, PowerPoint, Moodle, and MS Teams
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
- Prepare and submit (on Moodle) timely grade reports and other reports on student performance
- Organize class activities, demos, and assignments to meet learning outcomes
- Manage Student Teaching Assistants, if required; supervising their timecards and reviewing their weekly hours
- Provide input, create, and improve course materials
- Offer weekly office hours
- In-person teaching, with online classes when necessary, in Redmond, WA
Benefits
- Not benefits eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
