ADJUNCT - GRAPHIC DESIGN/3D & ANIMATION at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

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ADJUNCT - GRAPHIC DESIGN/3D & ANIMATION

Adjunct/Temporary Faculty

900863

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 and provide them to administration when appropriate.


• Assist in course scheduling and the creation of instructional material as needed.


• Assume daily responsibility of housekeeping and maintenance of campus-based classrooms and/or online courses.


• Maintain course gradebook and answer student questions visa email in a timely manner.


• Willingly spend the time necessary to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities.


• Assist in developing and updating course materials and curriculum in conjunction with the Creative Technologies faculty, advisory committee representatives, general education faculty and technical program faculty.


• Willingly stay up to date on technology advances in the areas of graphic design, digital art and/or web design.


• Willingly participate in both unit and institution-wide student persistence efforts.


• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with industry representatives and partners.


• Design interactive, engaging, technology-enriched and applications-focused student learning experiences.


• Maintain up-to-date course outlines, objectives, assignments and tests.


• Willingly participate in both unit and institution-wide student persistence efforts.


• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with industry representatives and partners.


• Participate fully in the academic assessment of student learning in alignment with the expectations of accreditation and governing entities.


• Represent the School and University in appropriate professional and community organizations and related activities.


• Fulfill other responsibilities to meet the needs of the School 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's degree preferred.


• Other combinations of education and industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.


• Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.


• Three years of professional experience in the subject to be taught, as well as demonstrated or a strong potential of teaching excellence.


• 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 related industry.


• Teaching experience in Higher Education preferred.


• Demonstrated success in collaborating with various constituencies.


• Skilled in a variety of 3D design aspects, using PC and Macinstosh systems.


• Experience with Adobe software (Illustrator, PhotoShop, etc.) and other current digital processes.


• Experience with Autodesk software (MAYA) and related 3D production software (Substance, Unreal Engine, Unity, ZBrush).


• Ability to plan, organize and fulfill complex initiatives.


• Computer skills to include electronic communications, word processing, and the ability to use specific software associated with the position are necessary.


• Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgment.


• Superior interpersonal skills-including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.


• Ability to speak to a group in a manner that engages students and facilitates learning.


• Must exhibit characteristics of a team player, willing to take initiative and assume responsibility.


• Ability to foster and support innovation and excellence.


• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.


• If teaching online, must have consistent and reliable access 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 lift up to 25 pounds.