Part-Time Faculty 2D Animation Instructor

Montgomery College • Rockville, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Montgomery College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated part-time faculty member to teach 2D Animation at its Rockville Campus. The college accepts applications on a continuous basis, with reviews based on student enrollment needs. The ideal candidate will exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to students, and the ability to teach in an engaging manner. Part-time faculty have limits on the number of equivalent semester hours they can teach per semester and academic year. The college is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Animation or related field.
• Professional industry experience in Animation.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience working in Animation.
• Experience teaching courses at the college level.
• Specialized experience with 2D animation.
• Willingness to incorporate- and a familiarity with- current trends in new technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and advise students.
• Proficiency in Adobe Software and Autodesk Maya Software
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment.
• Willingness to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Nice To Haves

• Recent teaching experience at a college or university.
• Teaching experience in Animation
• Experience with 3D Animation

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 2 courses in Animation per semester.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi; evaluate and grade student assignments.
• Integrate the use of a learning management system (Blackboard Ultra) and other relevant new technology into instruction where applicable.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day/night, early morning, accelerated and virtual courses.
• Apply culturally relevant pedagogies to the teaching and learning process.
• Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values and respects student diversity.
• Bring real-world industry experience into the classroom, sharing insights, case studies, and practical applications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level