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Part-Time 3D Animation & Modeling Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number: PTF082

Location: Cañada College, College of San Mateo, Skyline College

Department:

Position Number: PTF082

Percentage of Full Time: Varies

FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Months per Year: other

If other, please specify: Semester assignments as needed

Min Salary:

Max Salary:

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty, Temporary

Who We Are:

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom.

The Position:

The Colleges seek a part-time faculty member in 3D Animation & Modeling. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges’ commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

This position is a “pool” position meaning that openings may or may not be currently available. Your application for this position will be kept current for a period of two years.

Applicants should have an extensive knowledge of art and animation production (digital and traditional) and history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach an intermediate 3D modeling and animation course using Autodesk Maya.
2. Assist in keeping the curriculum updated and current with industry standards.
3. Consult with students during scheduled office and lab hours.
4. Maintain expertise in current technologies and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of any Bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience OR an Associate degree AND six years of professional experience OR the equivalent.
2. Three years’ industry experience (must have experience working either as a freelance 3D animator/modeler artist or in a studio).
3. Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Experience with all aspects of the 3D production process, including modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, and rendering.
2. Basic knowledge of MEL scripting and its application during an animation production pipeline.
3. Basic traditional animation training.
4. Basic knowledge of the Adobe suite and Quicktime.
5. Experience using Photoshop for creating original textures.
6. Knowledge of traditional and digital 2D animation and digital video.
7. Experience creating original storyboard art for different kinds of projects.
8. Experience working in multiple computer platforms and system configurations.
9. Industry experience either in a design studio or freelancing.
10. Ability to communicate effectively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
11. Understanding of the commercial and business side of 3D animation, modeling, and story-boarding.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching or training experience preferred.

Special Instructions Summary:

Required application materials will be screened based on Requirements and Desirable Skills and Abilities listed in this announcement. Candidates for interview will be selected from those who most closely meet the requirements and desirable skills and abilities.

EEO Statement:

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

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