Overview
New York Institute of Technology offers programs across six schools and colleges in undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. NYIT is a nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute founded in 1955 with campuses in New York City and Long Island, NY; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, BC. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of professionals. For more information, visit nyit.edu.
Job Details
- Job Title : Adjunct Faculty - Digital Art & Design (Multiple Specialties)
- Job Location(s) : US-NY-New York | US-NY-Old Westbury
- Job ID : 2025-4056
- Division : School of Architecture & Design
- # of Openings : 25
- Position Type : Adjunct
- Type : Regular Part-Time
- Category : School of Architecture & Design
Responsibilities
Open Positions & Responsibilities : Openings are available for daytime and evening courses across multiple specialties :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. Connect historical context to digital / interactive / AI-enhanced design practice.Motion Graphics (LI Campus Only) : Teach BFA courses in motion design, animation, and storytelling using After Effects. Guide students from storyboarding to final delivery with real-world briefs.Maya : Hard Surface Modeling (NYC Campus Only) : Teach BFA courses focusing on Maya 3D modeling workflows, UV / texturing, and professional pipeline practices.Product Growth Design (NYC Campus Only) : Teach Graduate-level instruction in experimentation, in-app tracking metrics, UX strategy, and data-informed growth frameworks.Visual Identity & Brand Systems (NYC & LI Campuses) : Teach BFA courses on building scalable brand systems for enterprise-level clients with AI-assisted workflows.Digital Cinematography (NYC Campus Only) : Teach a BFA course introducing camera systems, lighting, color space, exposure, green / blue screen capture, and compositing workflows within cross-discipline virtual camera systems.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 vary by role and include the following examples :
UX Researcher : Masters or Bachelors + 5 years in UX Research / Data Analytics. Familiarity with usability testing tools. 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 or related field. Must bridge historical design with current practices and emerging tech; teaching / research experience required.Motion Graphics : Bachelors (Masters preferred) + 5 years in motion graphics. Expertise in After Effects, Adobe Suite; experience with AI-assisted tools 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 preferred.Product Growth Design : Bachelors (Masters preferred) + 5 years in product design or UX. Knowledge of growth models, tracking tools (Amplitude, Mixpanel), and experimentation strategy.Visual Identity : Bachelors (Masters preferred) + 5 years in branding or art direction. Experience with scalable identity systems and AI / ML tools. Teaching or speaking experience a plus.Digital Cinematography : Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) + 5 years in professional cinematography or digital production. Proficiency in Adobe; knowledge of 3D software and camera workflows.Other Information
Equal Opportunity : NYIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Salary : Base salary is described; adjunct faculty offered hourly rate contingent on rank.How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and CV for consideration.
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