Experienced Digital Art Instructors

Job description - Only local individuals will be considered.

Founded in 1972, Five Towns College (FTC) is a private, coeducational, non‑sectarian institution of higher education. Located on a beautiful suburban campus in the hamlet of Dix Hills, Town of Huntington, Long Island, NY, the College is a creative community of artists and scholars who serve the cause of music, media, and the performing arts.

The College offers associate, bachelor, masters, and doctoral programs in nearly 30 areas of study. The most popular programs include contemporary music and music technology, music business/entertainment industry studies, film, mass communication and media studies, and theater arts.

Programs of study follow a traditional semester calendar, with two summer sessions.

Five Towns College holds an Absolute Charter issued by the New York State Board of Regents, and its programs of study are registered with the New York State Education Department. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Approximately 600 students are enrolled at the College, nearly all of whom pursue their program of study on a full‑time basis. Approximately 200 students reside on campus in a modern Living/Learning Center.

Five Towns College has a need for adjunct instructors to teach Interactive and Digital Art courses (After Effects, Creative Coding, Comic Art, Storyboarding, Game Design and Development, Art History, and more — see below).

Classes are typically three lecture hours per week during days and/or evenings. Classes are held on the FTC’s campus in Dix Hills, NY.

Adjunct faculty are paid at the rate of $1,125 per credit which would be $3,375 for a fully enrolled three‑credit course.

Job Description:

Five Towns College, a leader in higher education is seeking passionate, experienced, and innovative instructors to join our Interactive Media Arts Division (Digital Art and Design). The ideal candidate will bring a rich blend of practical industry experience in their respective field and academic insight to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. Courses that faculty are needed for:

• 3
  
  DSMax:
  Modeling and Animation
• World building
• Unreal Engine
• Advanced Rendering
• Unity
• Design Thinking/UX/UI
• Game Design and Development
• AR/VR
• 3D Fabrication (3D Printing)
• Storyboard Artists (for film and animation)
• After Effects :
  Plug‑ins, Expressions
• Drawing and Digital Imaging :
  Workflow of Traditional Drawing to Digital in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Projection Mapping
• Project Management & Experience as Creative Director
• Comic Art
• Branding
• Art History

Team Player! Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, co‑workers, supervisors and the campus community. Must be able to develop, prepare, and present information. Must be able to operate computers and must adjust any teaching to the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions. Must track attendance for every class meeting. Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester and maintain a grade book throughout the semester.

• Teach up to 9 credits per semester
• Develop and update course overviews, lesson plans, and instructional material.
• Perform administrative tasks utilizing the college's learning management system (LMS) related to course management and submitting grades, using the student information system (SIS), and participating in departmental faculty meetings.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies in specific areas of expertise, integrating them into the curriculum.
• Participate in faculty monthly meetings

• Master’s Degree in a related computer graphics or technology discipline strongly desired,
• Experience teaching in higher education, and
• Significant technical experience in a variety of areas in computer graphics (e.g., 3D animator, web application designer, interactive designer, motion graphics designer, etc.) is preferred.

• Extensive professional experience, with a keen eye for emerging technology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Higher education teaching experience is preferred, but not required
• Proficient with educational technology/LMS, preferably Canvas
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse community
• Resides within Long Island, NYC regions.

Qualified candidates should submit their letter of application (mention what you are exactly applying for: courses to teach), curriculum vitae, resume, and names and contact information for three references who can speak to the quality of teaching and professional experience. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Casual Hire