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University of the Incarnate Word
  • Position Number: 4161860
  • Location: San Antonio, TX
  • Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design


3D Animation and Game Design (Animation) Part-Time Lecturer (Spring 2024)

UIW Mission


Position Summary
The 3D Animation & Game Design (ANGD) Program in the School of Media and Design seeks a part-time lecturer for 3D Animation to teach an in-person Principles of Animation course. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned.

Essential Functions
Basic Instructional Duties:
  1. Prepare course outlines and teach two sections of first-year level Principles of Animation based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
  2. Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
  3. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
  4. Adhere to UIW policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  5. Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
  6. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  7. Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
  8. Perform other duties as assigned.


Job Duties


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to deliver instruction both in-person and online as needed;
  • Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching;
  • Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
  • Expert knowledge of Maya as an animation tool;
  • Strong skills demonstrated in a demo reel and a desire to see and facilitate student success is critical;
  • Strong knowledge of SyncSketch for critiques;
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.


Required Education
BFA in Game Art, Game Design, or Animation.

Required Work Experience
None.

Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience or 3D Animation industry experience.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None.

Work Hours
Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in the field.

Posting Number: UN733PO
Job Type: Part Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 01/08/2024
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean, School of Media & Design
Salary: $5,000 per studio course
Open Date: 05/04/2023
Close Date: 5/20/2024
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please be sure to include portfolio/SyncSketch/Vimeo/YouTube portfolio link.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/23958

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).





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