Part-Time Faculty 3D Animation Instructor

Montgomery College•Rockville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated part-time faculty member to teach 3D Animation at its Rockville Campus. The ideal candidate will exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed periodically based on enrollment needs. Part-time faculty may teach a maximum of 11.5 ESH per semester and 23 ESH per academic year, with summer limits of 10 ESH for both sessions combined.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Animation or related field.
Experience teaching courses at the college level.
Minimum 2 years professional experience working in Animation.
Professional industry experience in Animation.
Specialized experience with 3D character 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.
Eligibility to work in the United States without a sponsor.
Must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

Nice To Haves

Recent teaching experience at a college or university.
Teaching experience in Animation.
Experience with motion capture performance for 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.