Position Number F41031
Posting Number F0001922
Position Title Adjunct Instructor 3 - Digital Animation & Game Design
Number of Positions Available 1
Location Ferris State University - Grand Rapids
Advertised Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Agreement
FLSA Exempt
Employee Class F4 - Faculty-Full-Time Temp. 12-Mo
At Will/Just Cause At Will
Part-time/Full-time Full-time
Summary of Position This is a position within the School of Digital Media at Ferris State University. The faculty position will teach courses and advise students for the Digital Animation and Game Design program primarily from the Big Rapids campus. Courses may be assigned on the Grand Rapids campus as needed.
Position Type Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Qualifications
Required Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Animation, Fine Arts, Game Design or related field. Candidate will be required to obtain a Master's degree within three years of employment with the University.
Required Work Experience Four years of animation, visualization or game design work experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for undergraduate teaching excellence, ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the department, and present strong interpersonal and communication skills needed to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered Master's in Media, Computer Information Systems, Education or related field. Two years teaching experience. Familiarity with software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite, Mudbox/Zbrush) and techniques (e.g., modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, compositing and retouching) applicable to product visualization and games.
Posting Details
Posting Date 03/30/2018
Closing Date
Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled Yes
Initial Application Review Date 07/16/2018
Internal/External Posting External
Special Instructions to Applicants Transcript 1 (Required): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Animation, Fine Arts, Game Design or related field.
Transcripts must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Web site links (Required): Please include links to your portfolio and/or professional work.
Duties
Duties
Duties Serves as an academic advisor for the Digital Animation and Game Design ( DAGD ) program. Includes regular advising dates and times. Advises students on equivalent community college courses; assists with student registration; verifies consortium forms; and reviews graduation audit requirements.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties
Duties Teaches courses for the DAGD program. Teaches a minimum of 12 credit hours/18 contact hours per semester.
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Duties
Duties Serves as the liaison to DAGD industry; meets key individuals in the industry to promote Ferris' DAGD program; identifies internship sites for DAGD students.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties
Duties Participates in university committees and other traditional functions that have academic significance such as graduation exercises.
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Duties
Duties Presents recommendations for curriculum development/changes and other activities deemed necessary for continued program viability.
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Duties
Duties Review and search new software and hardware; staying current with latest industry technology and techniques; assist IT in lab testing and specifications.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties
Duties Support and attend student events such as Frag Fest, Industry Day, graduation, etc.
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Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Faculty members also have professional responsibilities that may include continuing professional development, participation in curriculum development, university committees, orientation and registration of students, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance. Participates in program development by recruiting new students; attends career and college fairs; visits local middle and high schools to inform students and counselors of careers in DAGD .
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Candidates must be able to work closely with other faculty members supporting curricula development and department goals. They must be student centered and focused on the development of learning and assessment.
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities Professional level skill in 3d software, such as 3DS Max, Maya and Zbrush as demonstrated in a portfolio and job reel.
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities Professional level skill in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and After FX as demonstrated in a portfolio.
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities Outstanding teaching ability as documented by teaching tools such as syllabus, grading contracts, assignment sheets and rubrics.
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities A background in Drawing and traditional and/or 3D animation techniques.
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities Graphic Design capabilities including web site creation.
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities Video production and storytelling skills.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
- Web Site and Links
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