Adjunct Faculty- Toonboom Specialist

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The Department of Digital Art and Design anticipates openings for part-time (adjunct) instructors at its Old Westbury and Manhattan locations to teach undergraduate courses within the Digital Arts BFA program. Subjects we are seeking teaching for at this time include Drawing & Illustration, Animation, and Storytelling concepts with an emphasis on the Toonboom software suite.

Candidates must have a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of professional experience in Animation, Visual Effects, Digital Arts, and virtual production.

Expertise in relevant software and technologies (e.g.,Toonboom suite (Harmony, Storyboard), Adobe suite).

Strong portfolio showcasing animation, and/or virtual production work utilizing Toonboom and Adobe softwares.

Excellent communication and teaching abilities.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preference will be given to candidates with industry experience and a strong background in both traditional animation techniques and emerging virtual production workflows.

Familiarity with teaching in a classroom or online environment is a plus. 

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Adjunct Faculty offered hourly rate is contingent on applicable rank.