Adjunct Faculty, 3D Animation
Adjunct Faculty, 3D Animation
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Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at12:00 A.M.on the closing date e.g. at midnight on the day before the closing date.
Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. AR 4.0300.01
Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access through traditional and distance learning modes to higher education and workforce training including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees in our service area.
As a community college committed to our mission we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the colleges mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students low-income students and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC
Job Posting Title:
Adjunct Faculty 3D AnimationJob Description Summary:
Responsible to prepare and deliver 3D Animation coursework in engaging innovative and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to Student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.Instruct students in 3D Animation courses in accordance with College policies and procedures. Job responsibilities include:
training students to fill entry-level industry positions or to gain access into a 4-year 3D Modeling or Game Development program;
maintain 3D Animation curriculum to meet industry needs;
review and recommend resources to enhance learning environment; and
encourage and inspire student & local interest in 3D Animation.
Job Description:
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
Prepare and teach courses in the field of 3D Animationto a diverse student population based on the departments approved course learning outcomes utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status political affiliation or other protected categories.
Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair dean and/or associate vice president vice president executive vice president.
Serves on college-wide and departmental committees as needed.
Additional Duties
Training students to fill entry-level industry positions or to gain access into a 4-year 3D Modeling or Game Development program.
Maintains 3D Animation curriculum to meet industry needs.
Reviews and recommends resources to enhance learning environment.
Encourages and inspires student & local interest in 3D Animation.
Serves on college-wide and departmental committees as needed
Technology
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications online resources and other technologies for the classroom. Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours syllabi etc.).
Demonstrated proficiency using industry-related computer applications (specifically 3D Studio Max or Maya Photoshop).
Principal Professional Standards
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
Appropriate use of the colleges learning management system.
Required Education
Associate degree in Game Development or a degree in a related discipline (Game Design; Creative Writing; Film Production; Programming; Studio Art; Animation). Preferred: A Bachelors degree in 3D Animation 3D Modeling & Rendering or Video Game Art with strong emphasis in 3D Animation 3D Modeling & Surfacing; or Fine Art Studio Art.
Required Work Experience (Workforce Programs)
In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements:Three years of non-teaching industry-related work experiencewithin the game development industry. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.
Qualities of a Successful Candidate
Ethics integrity and sound professional judgment.
A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students colleagues and staff representing diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Dynamic non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom andthe benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
Commitment to a diverse workforce.
Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.
Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied and diverse groups from the community as well as students staff faculty and administration.
Strength in communication media both verbal and written as well as listening.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail ability to maintain an established schedule including evenings and weekends including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underrepresented students.
Understanding of systems of inequality and recognition of the role of community college faculty in promoting equity equality and inclusion.
Application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.
1. Upload the following documents to your application:
Unofficial/copy of transcripts
Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Rsum
Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
2. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select Austin Community College from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance please contact your universitys registrars office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:
ACC Human Resources
Attn: Prisca Baker
6101 Highland Campus Dr. Bldg 3000 Suite 3.2224
Austin TX 78752
Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped issued to studentare not accepted.
Working Conditions
Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment.
Subject to standing walking sitting bending reaching kneeling pushing and pulling.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Number of Openings:
10Job Posting Close Date:
August 19 2025Clery Act
As required by the US Department of Education employees are required to report violations under Title IX and under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) you will be notified trained and provided resources for reporting.
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add change amend or delete portions of this job description at any time with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested directed or addition reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Employment Type
Part-Time
