Adjunct Instructor, Modeling for Animation

Job Description

Adjunct Instructor, Modeling for Animation

The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is seeking a Part Time Adjunct Instructor for our Animation Department to teach 3D Modeling for Animation, an intermediate course that focuses on building story-driven models. This class expands on the modeling and surfacing techniques introduced in the fundamentals course. AutoDesk MAYA is the base program, ZBrush is introduced, Adobe Substance is used for surfacing, and the models are deployed into Unreal Engine. The instructor must provide a portfolio of organic and hard-surface modeling examples. An MFA and/or 3 to 5 years of 3D modeling experience is required. This course is remote (all class meetings will take place via Google Meet and/or Teams) and it is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm to 9:45pm.

Position: Adjunct Instructor, part-time

Qualifications: MFA degree, and 3-5 years of experience

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Date of Hire: Spring 2026

A completed application will include:

A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role, highlights their teaching philosophy, and discusses their experience teaching through a lens of cultural competency.

A CV including names/contact details for three references

Please apply by visiting and searching for Acting for Animators. The application should include a letter of interest and resume or vita that lists three professional references. .

About Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

Columbus is among the Top 10 best U.S. cities for new college grads and one of the top 10 creative scenes in the country as well as one of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S. As one of the nation's largest college towns Columbus is the type of city where creative activities flourish. There are eight distinct cultural districts that surround CCAD and there are more than 165 restaurants, pubs, and clubs in downtown alone. CCAD is a campus community located in the heart of this vibrant city.

EEO Statement

Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.

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