Adjunct Faculty - Animation and Production; Evergreen

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Animation and Production Department (Evergreen) Adjunct

Located in Redmond, Washington, Digi Pen Institute of Technology is a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, Computer Engineering, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master’s degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. Digi Pen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade.

Position:
Adjunct Faculty – Animation and Production Department

Reports to: Animation and Production Department Chair

The Animation and Production Department at Digi Pen Institute of Technology invites applicants for potential future positions of Adjunct Faculty– Animation and Production Instructor. Join our faculty team and help students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen fields.

Animation and Production courses cover the history, methods, and specialized topics in the field of animation in game and film production. From character rigging to cinematography, students both learn and practice how to tell compelling stories through the magic of moving images. Comprising of talented and creative traditional and CG animators, and filmmakers from the game and film industry, our diverse department faculty bring a deep well of knowledge and industry experience to the classroom.

After completing the application process, you may be invited to participate in the interview process. If accepted, you will be added to our pool of pre-approved adjuncts. The Animation and Production Department hires adjunct faculty from the pool of pre-approved adjuncts each semester on an as-needed basis.

The Animation and Production Department is accepting applications for adjunct instructors for courses in:

• 3D Character Animation
• Film and Animation History
• Other specialized courses in animation and film as needed

This is an ongoing posting.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Prepare and submit (on Moodle) timely grade reports and other reports on student performance
• Organize class activities, demos, and assignments to meet learning outcomes
• Manage Student Teaching Assistants, if required; supervising their timecards and reviewing their weekly hours
• Provide input, create, and improve course materials
• Offer weekly office hours
• In-person teaching, with online classes when necessary, in Redmond, WA

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Extensive knowledge of the subject areas in which the individual is responsible for instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction
• Specialized knowledge in Fine and Applied Art such as:
  Art, Illustration and/or Visual Development, etc.
• Skills in Word, PowerPoint, Moodle, and MS Teams

Qualifications / Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Animation or related field
• Relevant academic experience and/or four years of relevant industry experience
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Team player with ability to solve problems independently
• Solid grounding in interdisciplinary teaching
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable with technology
• Ability to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles, special needs, etc.

Salary Range:

$3,888 – $10,887 per term, depending on credit hours, class size, and faculty rank

Application Procedure:

Applications should include, or you will be asked to provide, the following:

• Academic Transcripts of most recently attended educational institutions
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Inclusion and diversity statement

Upon accepting an offer of employment with us, the candidate will receive an invitation for a required background check, employment verification, and 5-panel drug screen as a part of the hiring process.

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