Adjunct Faculty - Digital Art & Design; Specialties

Overview

New York Institute of Technology offers programs across six schools and colleges in undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. NYIT is a nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute founded in 1955 with campuses in New York City and Long Island, NY;
Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, BC. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of professionals. For more information, visit nyit.edu.

• Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Digital Art & Design (Multiple Specialties)
• Job Location(s): US-NY-New York | US-NY-Old Westbury
• Job :
• Division: School of Architecture & Design
• # of Openings: 25
• Position Type: Adjunct
• Type: Regular Part-Time
• Category: School of Architecture & Design

• Open Positions & Responsibilities: Openings are available for daytime and evening courses across multiple specialties:
• UX Researcher (NYC Campus Only): Teach graduate-level UX Research and Data Analysis. Experience with prototyping tools, usability testing, and teaching online is preferred.
• Animation & Virtual Production (NYC & LI Campuses): Teach BFA courses in compositing, VFX, 2D/3D animation, portfolio development, and emerging tech like AR/VR.
• Design Historian (Online Asynchronous): Teach BFA courses related to Design History I & II, covering visual communication evolution. Connect historical context to digital/interactive/AI-enhanced design practice.
• Motion Graphics (LI Campus Only): Teach BFA courses in motion design, animation, and storytelling using After Effects. Guide students from storyboarding to final delivery with real-world briefs.
• Maya:
  Hard Surface Modeling (NYC Campus Only): Teach BFA courses focusing on Maya 3D modeling workflows, UV/texturing, and professional pipeline practices.
• Product Growth Design (NYC Campus Only): Teach Graduate-level instruction in experimentation, in-app tracking metrics, UX strategy, and data-informed growth frameworks.
• Visual Identity & Brand Systems (NYC & LI Campuses): Teach BFA courses on building scalable brand systems for enterprise-level clients with AI-assisted workflows.
• Digital Cinematography (NYC Campus Only): Teach a BFA course introducing camera systems, lighting, color space, exposure, green/blue screen capture, and compositing workflows within cross-discipline virtual camera systems.

• Collaborate with department chairs and coordinators on course progress.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Adhere to university policies and academic integrity guidelines.

Qualifications vary by role and include the following examples:

• UX Researcher: Masters or Bachelors + 5 years in UX Research/Data Analytics. Familiarity with usability testing tools. Online and international teaching experience preferred.
• Animation & Virtual Production: Masters or Bachelors + 5 years in Animation, VFX, or Digital Arts. Proficiency in Maya, Unreal Engine, motion capture, and a strong portfolio required.
• Design Historian: Masters+ in Design History or related field. Must bridge historical design with current practices and emerging tech; teaching/research experience required.
• Motion Graphics: Bachelors (Masters preferred) + 5 years in motion graphics. Expertise in After Effects, Adobe Suite; experience with AI-assisted tools beneficial.
• Maya - Hard Surface Modeling: Bachelors (Masters preferred) + 5 years in 3D production. Expertise in Maya, clean topology, and real-time asset optimization. Teaching/mentoring experience preferred.
• Product Growth Design: Bachelors (Masters preferred) + 5 years in product design or UX. Knowledge of growth models, tracking tools (Amplitude, Mixpanel), and experimentation strategy.
• Visual Identity: Bachelors (Masters preferred) + 5 years in branding or art direction. Experience with scalable identity systems and AI/ML tools. Teaching or speaking experience a plus.
• Digital Cinematography: Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) + 5 years in professional cinematography or digital production. Proficiency in Adobe; knowledge of 3D software and camera workflows.

• Equal Opportunity: NYIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
• Salary: Base salary is described; adjunct faculty offered hourly rate contingent on rank.

Submit a cover letter and CV for consideration.