Adjunct Faculty, 3D Animation

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Adjunct Faculty, 3D Animation

• Prepare and teach courses in 3D Animation to a multicultural student population, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to community‑college students and departmental learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback that reflects program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services that respect diversity and do not discriminate based on any protected category.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field through professional development activities.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, or senior administrators.
• Serve on college‑wide and departmental committees as needed.
• Train students to fill entry‑level industry positions or to gain entry into 4‑year programs in 3D Modeling or Game Development.
• Maintain and update the 3D Animation curriculum to meet industry needs.
• Review and recommend resources to enhance the learning environment.
• Encourage and inspire student and local interest in 3D Animation.

• Associate degree in Game Development or a related discipline (Game Design, Creative Writing, Film Production, Programming, Studio Art, Animation).
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in 3D Animation, 3D Modeling & Rendering, Video Game Art, or Fine Art Studio Art with a strong emphasis in 3D Animation.

• Three years of non‑teaching, industry‑related work experience within the game development industry (SACSCOC requirements may vary).

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Dynamic, non‑traditional instructional delivery capable of teaching students with varying proficiency levels.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
• Experience using technology as an instructional aide to enhance learning.
• Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
• Strong commitment to teaching in a community‑college setting and understanding of multicultural education.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain a schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Understanding of teaching in a community‑college environment serving often underprepared and underserved students.