Temp Parttime Faculty - Animation and Digital Illustration

University of New Mexico • Ranchos de Taos, NM

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About The Position

The UNM-Taos Department of Film and Digital Media Arts (FDMA) invites applicants to apply for a Temporary Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct) member to teach the following subject areas for Summer and Fall semesters of 2026. This posting is primarily for face-to-face instruction and potentially some remote delivery of courses.
These positions will be hired on an as needed basis dependent on student enrollment, course offering matrix, and graduation requirements. The specific courses include, but are not limited to, the following:
FDMA 2714. Introduction to Animation
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate in-depth working knowledge of the twelve principles of animation
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the workflows used in major feature-film animation studios and game
companies
3. Demonstrate an approach to work in a manner reflecting an actual production environment.
FDMA 2535. Digital Illustration
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Be familiar with the program computer system, facilities, equipment and policies.
2. Appropriately utilize the various media technologies available for digital illustration.
3. Understand the different roles and areas of digital illustration.
4. Understand and apply some basic techniques of digital illustration.
5. Understand and apply some basic processes of creating pleasing images based on knowledge of traditional art principles.
6. Begin to apply some basic strategies for developing and creating aesthetically pleasing images.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in the discipline or an appropriate subfield, or other academic preparation that includes coursework at least one level above the courses being taught. Faculty may also be qualified through a combination of academic credentials, progress toward credentials, or equivalent tested experience, as determined by institutional policy. When the master’s degree is in another discipline, a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline or subfield is typically used to establish qualification.
• Experience creating animations, motion graphics, and digital illustrations for posters and other media content

Nice To Haves

• Successful teaching experience in a post-secondary institution, particularly a community college.
• Demonstrated experience in remote delivery of instruction.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understand of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
• Experience doing demos of animation software and techniques for current and prospective students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees