"Part-Time 3D Animation & Modeling Instructor (Pool)"

Part-Time 3D Animation & Modeling Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Applicants should have an extensive knowledge of art and animation production (digital and traditional) and history. Traditional artistic background and experience in storyboard production and application for diverse multimedia and animation projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach an intermediate 3D modeling and animation course using Autodesk Maya. The ideal candidate will be proficient in both traditional animation techniques and the technical side of the production process.
2. Assist in keeping the curriculum updated and current with industry standards
3. Consult with students during scheduled office and lab hours
4. Maintain expertise in current technologies and techniques

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. MEL scripting and its application and uses during an animation production pipeline
2. Adobe Suite and Quicktime
3. Traditional and digital 2D animation and digital video
4. The commercial and business side of 3D animation, modeling, and story-boarding, including contracting and working as part of a larger team

Skills and Abilities:

1. Experience with all aspects of the 3D production process, including modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, and rendering
2. Basic traditional animation
3. Create original storyboard art for different kinds of projects
4. Work in multiple computer platforms and system configurations
5. Industry experience in a design studio or freelancing
6. Communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
7. Use Photoshop for creating original textures

Job Requirements:

Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of related professional experience OR any associate degree and six years of related professional experience OR the equivalent (see below). Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.

Three years' industry experience (must have experience working either as a freelance 3D animator/modeler artist or in a studio)

Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Preferred: Teaching or training experience

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

Additional Information: Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act; Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

Work Demands: The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

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