Adjunct Opportunities - Visual Arts Department
About The Position
Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions for our Computer Animation program for Fall and Winter 2026. The mission of the department of visual arts at Bergen Community is to provide students with instruction, experience, and encouragement in the practice of visual art and the study of the history of art and visual culture. Our courses, taught by professors who are active professionals in their fields, impart current information and techniques and promote the development of students’ thinking about art, media, and culture. The Visual Arts Department is located on the main campus in Paramus in West Hall. Facilities include state-of-the-art studios for computer animation, computer graphics, drawing/painting, digital and darkroom photography, and digital projection for the teaching of the history of art. The Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.)- Computer Animation program option is designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer animation and motion graphics. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a pathway to careers in 2D &3D animation, 3D modeling, video editing, compositing and rendering. Students can take coursework and concentrated options in various aspects of motion graphics and interactive multimedia. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with Bergen Community College faculty and Career Services as they begin to explore career options.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of drawing/painting experience and a BFA in the field of discipline.
- At least 5 years of industry experience and a BFA in the field of discipline.
- Well versed in either MODO or Blender for 3D (preferably MODO).
- Well versed in the Adobe Creative Cloud package including Photoshop, Illustrator, Character Animator, Animate, After Effects & Premiere for 2D.
- Well versed in the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree is preferred for drawing/painting.
- Masters degree is preferred for Computer Animation.
- Masters degree is preferred for Graphic Design/Computer Graphics.
- A minimum of 2 years college level teaching experience is preferred for drawing/painting.
- A minimum of 2 years college level teaching experience is preferred for Computer Animation.
- A minimum of 2 years college level teaching experience is preferred for Graphic Design/Computer Graphics.
- Additional experience in web, mobile and coding applications is encouraged for Computer Animation.
- Additional experience in web, mobile and coding applications is encouraged for Graphic Design/Computer Graphics.
Responsibilities
- Teach drawing and painting courses within the Visual Arts Department.
- Teach within the AAS Computer Animation program.
- Teach within the AAS Graphic Design/Computer Graphics program.
- Work with a diverse range of students.
- Communicate effectively.
- Create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment.
Benefits
- Tuition Waiver for BCC courses for themselves or their dependents
- ABP and 403b
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Career Level
Mid Level
