Adjunct Faculty - Digital Animation (Motion Graphics)

Missouri Western State University•Saint Joseph, MO

62d•Remote

About The Position

Missouri Western State University invites qualified candidates to apply for the adjunct teaching position for the Spring 2026 semester in our Digital Animation Program in the School of Fine Arts, located in the College of Liberal Arts. We are seeking applications for qualified, experienced adjunct teaching faculty to teach one section of ART 250: Motion Graphics, which is our introductory course in motion Graphics and Compositing, and includes the categories of commercial, interactive, broadcast, main title, and music video. This course is offered 100% online and asynchronous. Adjuncts are hired to teach on a per course basis and are hired on a contractual, part-time basis and are not on a tenure track. Each academic term may present the need to hire new or additional Adjunct Faculty. This position may require day, evening, face-to-face or online instruction. This position is part-time and as an adjunct will be limited to teaching a maximum of 9 hours. Under general supervision, Adjuncts will plan and implement curriculum for assigned course(s); effectively communicate class content to students in an online or face-to-face environment; evaluate students' progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes; assist in retention effort.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 18 content-specific graduate hours
Teaching experience
Content area experience
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher in related field
Teaching experience in higher education
Professional experience in sibject area

Responsibilities

Adheres to all applicable university academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks and academic catalogs.
Develops course syllabus for each course assigned. The syllabus will include learning objectives and any required university information. Distribute the syllabus to campus administration and enrolled students.
Creates, publishes, and maintains a Course Canvas shell, adhering to the best practices for LMS use.
Instructs the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog, relates instruction to course and academic program outcomes as may be defined by course or program assessment plans.
Prepare and grade exams based on course objectives and published scheduled exams, and returns all assignments/graded work in a timely manner.
Implements evaluation of outcomes assessments and achieves established results while maintaining college standards and student satisfaction.
Work creatively in all assigned courses to keep students engaged to assist in increasing student retention.
Submit grades at the appropriate time.
Be responsive to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair, College Dean, or ECA Director.