Job Details

Part-Time Instructor-Animation

Position Number: 6179602
Location: Columbus, GA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Digital Art

Part-Time Instructor-Animation

Job ID: 284930
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Job Summary

Part-time instructor to teach a sequence of animation courses to undergraduate art majors. Based on the candidate's resume, other potential teaching assignments may be offered. Half-term classes also may be scheduled. Adjunct faculty members may teach one or more courses each semester based on availability and student need.

Responsibilities

Teach specific classes in animation in a professional and engaging way that creates an environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.
Review course syllabi and instructional materials to maintain currency and improve the courses offered to students as they seek their chosen degree.
Assess student progress regularly and assign grades in a timely manner; measure student potential and achievement in concrete, understandable ways to ultimately help the student progress toward a degree.
Maintain appropriate records in an organized, efficient manner for every class taught, and have this information accessible by students.
Complete assessments based on university and accreditation requirements.
Submit end-of-semester course grades to the University by the published deadlines.
Communicate regularly and frequently and respond promptly to questions and concerns from students and department chair.

Required Qualifications

An earned graduate degree from an accredited university in art with a minimum of eighteen graduate hours in animation.
A sufficient combination of experience, certifications, and education may also be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Professional experience in teaching area within the last 5 years.
Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrated ability to adapt to new technology.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous professional experience at an educational institution.
Previous experience teaching online.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Required Documents to Attach

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae w/references
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended)

All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University's online employment site.

Contact Information

Apply through the HR site at the link below. Click on VIEW ALL JOBS, and then type animation in the search box. If you have questions about the application platform, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu. The Department of Art can be contacted through Dr. Nick Norwood, Interim Chair. Norwood_robert@columbusstate.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.

Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.

Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.

Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.

Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.

Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=284930&PostingSeq=1