Art & Design Adjunct Pool in Animated Arts

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

About the role

The Department of Art & Design in the College of Visual & Performing Arts invites applications for part-time adjunct positions in a faculty adjunct pool in Animated Arts and related fields. Course load will be taught primarily in-person. If online teaching is offered, successful completion of the Teaching Online Certification Course offered through Kutztown University is required. Performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching, fulfillment of professional responsibilities, continuing scholarly growth, and service.

We seek applicants committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students in the Department of Art & Design and across the university.

Responsibilities

Courses requiring coverage include (but are not limited to):

• Undergraduate courses in 3D Modeling
• 2D Digital Animation
• 3D Animation
• Visual Development (Storyboarding/Character Design/Concept Art)
• Related courses

Requirements

• A MA or MFA degree in Animated Arts or a related area
• A strong professional portfolio of personal and student artwork
• Teaching experience of at least one year or equivalent professional experience in the animation field
• Successful interview and demonstration of proficiency and ability to teach related software

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience of at least one year or job experience in the given field

Supplemental Information

The application must include:

• A cover letter indicating your specific course interest and teaching areas, teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references
• Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts

All applicants must also submit ten samples of personal artwork and ten samples of student artwork to Slideroom: https://kuva.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/83443. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required during the campus interview.

Review of applications is ongoing. Questions may be addressed to Prof. Liz Schneider, Search Chair, Department of Art & Design, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530; schneider@kutztown.edu.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.