Part-Time Faculty 3D Animation Instructor

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Job Description

The Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching 3D Animation. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs.***

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
• During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
• During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach up to 2 courses in Animation per semester. Prepare course materials, syllabi; evaluate and grade student assignments.
• Integrate the use of a learning management system (Blackboard Ultra) and other relevant new technology into instruction where applicable.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day/night, early morning, accelerated and virtual courses.
• Apply culturally relevant pedagogies to the teaching and learning process.
• Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values and respects student diversity.
• Bring real-world industry experience into the classroom, sharing insights, case studies, and practical applications.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Animation or related field.
• Experience teaching courses at the college level.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience working in Animation.
• Professional industry experience in Animation.
• Specialized experience with 3D character animation.
• Willingness to incorporate- and a familiarity with- current trends in new technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and advise students.
• Proficiency in Adobe Software and Autodesk Maya Software.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. **If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.*
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent teaching experience at a college or university.
• Teaching experience in Animation.
• Experience with motion capture performance for animation.

Application Process

Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and professional work portfolio. If selected, the applicant is expected to conduct a teaching demonstration.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).