Character Animation Instructor

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 multiple openings for adjunct instructors to teach Digital Art & Design courses.

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 $1,150 per credit which would be $3450 for a fully enrolled three-credit course.

Five Towns College, a leader in higher education is seeking passionate, experienced, and innovative instructors to join our Interactive Media Arts Division. 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:

• Accessibility Design for Digital Environments (Games, Websites, Tutorials, etc).
• After Effects
• Character Animation

• 3D Modeling and Animation using Maya
• Rendering and Virtual Production:
  Unreal Engine
• 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, Plug-ins, Expressions:
  Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony
• Drawing and Digital Imaging:
  Traditional Drawing —>
  
  Digital in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Game Design and Development:
  Game Maker, Unreal Engine
• Design Thinking, UX/UI, Web dev: HTML, CSS, Figma
• Projection Mapping:
  After Effects, Mad Mapper
• AR/VR
• 3D Fabrication & 3D Printing
• Project Management & Experience as Creative Director
• Comic Art
• Branding

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.

Must be an engaged and proactive team player.

• Teach up to 9 credits per semester for adjunct position.
• 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 all monthly faculty…