Adjunct Faculty DAA

Summary

Transfer knowledge including theory, practical skills, methods, and techniques. Impart practical application of principles, techniques, and software. Other aspects of teaching include; supervision of instructional activities, such as cooperative work experiences, internships, and practice; instructional management, tutoring; curriculum and course development; and creation of teaching and instructional materials.

Classes include:

Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation, forward and inverse kinematics, and hierarchical node structures

Storyboarding - principles of Storytelling in a visual medium to pre-visualize animation or live-action film. Topics include scale and camera angle, camera movement, character staging, composition, and basic editing processes

2D Animation, level 2 - Advanced study of facial animation and expression with an introduction to animal characters and animation

Modeling - introduction to hard and organic surface modeling

Lighting and Layout - lighting, scene composition, blocking

Digital Painting - painting textures for shaders and fully realized scenes

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach several classes per semester

Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, student support, and continuous program improvement.

Ensure curriculum and syllabi are up to date and all classes have relevant materials through program review

Maintain regular office hours outside of instructional time

Participate in department meetings and student success initiatives

Participate in program learning assessment

Maintain industry knowledge

Other duties and related projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree in Related Field OR Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree is only acceptable with extensive industry experience.

Experience:

Experience working with Maya software for animation, modeling, rigging, or lighting of content in animations/films.

Minimum of 3 years of experience working at a professional level with practical domain-specific experience.

Teaching experience in an academic or professional setting is preferred.

Skills:

Ability to work with and help students. Ability and willingness to discern and meet the needs of students.

Skilled in storyboarding, digital painting, rigging, modeling and 2D animation

Strong computer skills including the ability to collect and analyze information.

Competent in a wide variety of tools or techniques related to the pertinent field.

Demonstrated excellent communication skills.

Ability to establish interpersonal rapport and relate to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures

Ability to work with others in a collegial and productive manner.

EEO Statement

USV is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. USV encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment with extensive people interaction. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and office machines.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and use a telephone. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods; use hands and reach with hands and arms for such activities as keyboarding.

Benefits

Not Eligible for Benefits