Oklahoma State University is hiring: ADJUNCT - GRAPHIC DESIGN/3D & ANIMATION

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ADJUNCT - GRAPHIC DESIGN/3D & ANIMATION

Adjunct/Temporary Faculty

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OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of Creative & Information Technologies

Okmulgee, Oklahoma
United States

0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate with education and experience

Variable schedule

GENERALSUMMARY: This position will facilitate learningfor an associate in applied science degree program in Graphic Design or 3DModeling & Animation Technology through on-campus and/or distance-deliverystrategies. Applicants do not need to be local to the Okmulgee, OK area toapply. We are actively seeking applicants for both our on-campus and onlineonly courses to add to our excellent faculty in the School of Creative andInformation Technologies.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate records of students' progress andprovide them to administration when appropriate.
• Assist in course scheduling and the creation ofinstructional material as needed.
• Assume daily responsibility of housekeeping andmaintenance of campus-based classrooms and/or online courses.
• Maintain course gradebook and answer student questionsvisa email in a timely manner.
• Willingly spend the time necessary to accomplishassigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist in developing and updating course materials andcurriculum in conjunction with the Creative Technologies faculty, advisorycommittee representatives, general education faculty and technical programfaculty.
• Willingly stay up to date on technology advances in theareas of graphic design, digital art and/or web design.
• Willingly participate in both unit and institution-widestudent persistence efforts.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships withindustry representatives and partners.
• Design interactive, engaging, technology-enriched andapplications-focused student learning experiences.
• Maintain up-to-date course outlines, objectives,assignments and tests.
• Willingly participate in both unit and institution-widestudent persistence efforts.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships withindustry representatives and partners.
• Participate fully in the academic assessment of studentlearning in alignment with the expectations of accreditation and governingentities.
• Represent the School and University in appropriateprofessional and community organizations and related activities.
• Fulfill other responsibilities to meet the needs of theSchool or OSUIT.

Please upload cover letter, resume, and list of references for full consideration.

To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Graphic Design, Animation, Game Art, BFA, etc.) from an accredited college or university; master'sdegree preferred.
• Other combinations of education and industry experiencemay be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professionalbehavior.
• Three years of professional experience in the subjectto be taught, as well as demonstrated or a strong potential of teachingexcellence.
• Experience with Graphic Design and/or 3D production from concept to end use, game art production, Blender, Maya, Adobe, 3D production design, and/or mobile device asset creation preferred.
• Documented successful work experience in relatedindustry.
• Teaching experience in Higher Education preferred.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with various constituencies.
• Skilled in a variety of 3D design aspects, using PC andMacinstosh systems.
• Experience with Adobe software (Illustrator, PhotoShop, etc.) and other current digital processes.
• Experience with Autodesk software (MAYA) and related 3Dproduction software (Substance, Unreal Engine, Unity, ZBrush).
• Ability to plan, organize and fulfill complexinitiatives.
• Computer skills to include electronic communications,word processing, and the ability to use specific software associated withthe position are necessary.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative,commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgment.
• Superior interpersonal skills-including the ability toeffectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructivemanner.
• Ability to speak to a group in a manner that engages studentsand facilitates learning.
• Must exhibit characteristics of a team player, willingto take initiative and assume responsibility.
• Ability to foster and support innovation andexcellence.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and writtencommunication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with theability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.
• If teaching online, must have consistent and reliableaccess to a computer and internet.
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Travel required.
• Normal classroom physical environment; ability to liftup to 25 pounds.