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POSITION TITLE: Animation Adjunct

DEPARTMENT: Division of Communication, Animation and Technology

POSITION STATUS: Adjunct

POSITION REPORTS TO: Program Director

Mission

The University of Saint Francis offers formation of the whole person by providing an encounter with the heart and mind of Jesus Christ so that God, who is Love, may be loved. Through our Catholic identity, Franciscan charism, and liberal arts tradition, we prepare students for personal and professional lives of virtue, service, and joy.

Saint Francis core values are the standards of behavior for every member of the university. They reflect those of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration and bring their charism to the university.

• Ceaseless Adoration – We adore God and interact with others in a way that honors His Presence.
• Generous Love – we spend time in community, give of ourselves, and accept help from others.
• Franciscan Joy – we delight in the simple things and give thanks in all circumstances.
  
  

The University of Saint Francis promotes and celebrates the Catholic identity and Franciscan charism of the institution with an invitation to students, faculty and staff of all faiths. This God-centered and student-focused approach invites all employees to be a part of the formation of the whole person (students and colleagues) in a learning and working environment where character development and faith formation are as essential as academic achievement. Molding well-rounded, faith-filled, ethical leaders is the essence of the university’s approach and all employees are expected to engage in a way that fulfills and furthers the mission.

JOB SUMMARY: Instructor is responsible for teaching students the techniques and pipelines within the Animation field. Instructor will deliver course materials twice weekly to the class at the defined course time. Courses may vary from teaching 2D Animation, 3D Animation, and Motion Graphics.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Teach course content during the scheduled course time (typically 5.5 hours per week)
• Grade student projects and assignments in a timely manner (typically 1-3 hours per week)
• Constructively critique student work for improvement.
• Provide students with additional learning materials and opportunities.
• Teach to the program outcomes.
• Teach to an agreed upon syllabus with the Program Director
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in related field OR
• Bachelor’s degree in related field with +3 years of professional experience
  
  

Experience

• +3 years working in animation related field.
• Managing team-based projects.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, Toon Boom Harmony, and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Knowledge of the Animation pipeline including concepting, rigging, animating, and editing.
• Expertise of the 12 Principles of Animation.
• Knowledge of modeling, unwrapping, texturing, lighting, and rendering (applicable only to 3D courses).
• Knowledge of project management methods such as SCRUM and Agile a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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