Adjunct Faculty - Digital Art & Design (Multiple Specialties)
Adjunct Faculty - Digital Art & Design (Multiple Specialties)
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Overview
New York Institute of Technologys six schools and colleges offer undergraduate graduate and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science data science and cybersecurity; biology health professions and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit independent private and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955 it welcomes nearly 8000 students worldwide.
The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island New York; Jonesboro Arkansas; and Vancouver British Columbia as well as programs around the world. More than 112000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians architects scientists engineers business leaders digital artists and healthcare professionals. Together the universitys community of doers makers healers and innovators empowers graduates to change the world solve 21st-century challenges and reinvent the future.
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Responsibilities
The School of Architecture and Design at New York Tech seeks part-time Adjunct Faculty for courses in the Digital Art and Design department. Openings are available for daytime and evening courses across multiple specialties:
Open Positions & Responsibilities:
- UX Researcher (NYC Campus Only)
Teach graduate-level UX Research and Data Analysis. Experience with prototyping tools usability testing and teaching online is preferred. - Animation & Virtual Production (NYC & LI Campuses)
Teach BFA courses in compositing VFX 2D/3D animation portfolio development and emerging tech like AR/VR. - Design Historian (Online Asynchronous)
Teach BFA courses related to Design History I & II covering visual communication evolution. Candidates should connect historical context to digital/interactive/AI-enhanced design practice. - Motion Graphics (LI Campus Only)
Teach BFA courses in the fundamentals of motion design animation and storytelling using tools like After Effects. Guide students from storyboarding to final delivery using real-world briefs. - Maya: Hard Surface Modeling (NYC Campus Only)
Teach BFA courses with a focus on Maya 3D modeling workflows UV/texturing and professional pipeline practices. Currently seeking for specialty in Hard Surface Modeling in Maya. - Product Growth Design (NYC Campus Only)
Teach Graduate-level instruction in experimentation in-app tracking metrics UX strategy and data-informed product growth frameworks - Visual Identity & Brand Systems (NYC & LI Campuses)
Teach BFA courses focused on building scalable brand systems using modern tools and AI-assisted workflows for enterprise-level clients related to Graphic Design and Visual Identity. - Digital Cinematography (NYC Campus Only)
Teach a BFA course focused on introducing students to a variety of camera systems best practices for lighting color space and exposure understanding green/blue screen capture and compositing workflows and understanding the cross-discipline nature of virtual camera systems in 3D/VFX Applications
General Duties
Collaborate with department chairs and coordinators on course progress.
Support a positive inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Adhere to university policies and academic integrity guidelines.
Qualifications
Qualifications (By Role)
UX Researcher
Masters or Bachelors 5 years experience in UX Research/Data Analytics. Familiarity with usability testing tools required. Online and international teaching experience preferred.
Animation & Virtual Production
Masters or Bachelors 5 years in Animation VFX or Digital Arts. Proficiency in Maya Unreal Engine motion capture and a strong portfolio required.
Design Historian
Masters in Design History Visual Communication or related field. Must bridge historical design with current practices and emerging tech; prior teaching/research experience required.
Motion Graphics
Bachelors (Masters preferred) 5 years in motion graphics. Expertise in After Effects Adobe Suite and possibly Cinema 4D or Blender. Experience with AI-assisted tools and critiques beneficial.
Maya Hard Surface Modeling
Bachelors (Masters preferred) 5 years in 3D production. Expertise in Maya clean topology and real-time asset optimization. Teaching/mentoring experience strongly preferred.
Product Growth Design
Bachelors (Masters preferred) 5 years in product design or UX. Deep knowledge of growth models tracking tools (Amplitude Mixpanel) and experimentation strategy. Experience mentoring or teaching desirable.
Visual Identity
Bachelors (Masters preferred) 5 years in branding or art direction. Experience with scalable identity systems enterprise branding and AI/ML-based tools. Teaching or speaking experience a plus.
Digital Cinematography
Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) 5 years in professional cinematography visual effects or digital production. Proficiency in Adobe working knowledge of 3D software preferred. Familiarity with a variety of digital camera systems and workflows (e.g. RED Blackmagic DSLR smartphonesTeach a BFA course focused on introducing students to a variety of camera systems best practices for lighting color space and exposure understanding green/blue screen capture and compositing workflows and understanding the cross-discipline nature of virtual camera systems in 3D/VFX Applications.
To Apply Submit a cover letter and CV for consideration.
Other Information
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidate experience/expertise education/training key skills geographic location internal peer equity as well as market organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer. Adjunct Faculty offered hourly rate is contingent on applicable rank.
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Employment Type
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