Western Piedmont Community College seeks a full-time Animation and Media Production Arts Instructor to develop and teach courses that range from motion graphics and animation, video and audio production, visual effects and compositing and broadcasting publishing platforms for expressive and commercial media content creation. The instructor will implement technical solutions to support the creation of high-quality creative content for both current and emerging visual media production platforms and viewer experiences that will inform students in Western Piedmont Community College’s Animation and Media Arts, Audio and Video Production Technology, and Simulation and Game Development programs.

Duties Relevant to Academic Discipline

• Provide a strong base for pre-production planning and implementation of narrative and technical solutions and skills related to motion graphics creation and animation, audio and video capture and editing and post-production techniques.
• Provide current and emerging media production skills sets in motion graphic design and audio/video production including integration if AI tools for generative content creation workflows.
• Assist Program Coordinator in maintaining digital media related lab facilities on campus and related equipment.
• Stays current in the subject area through continued professional development and active involvement in professional organizations and activities.

Other Faculty Duties

• Provide a range of course instruction including Hy-flex, Hybrid and Online for synchronous, asynchronous, and face-to-face seated class instruction.
• Provide curriculum development for Continuing Education (CE) courses in the form of short-term completion certificates, youth camp offerings and media production skills training for non-degree seeking students.
• Deliver instruction using a variety of techniques and methods; evaluate and develop curriculum and instructional materials; assess student academic progress; and develop appropriate course schedules.
• Effectively deliver course instruction to meet individual learning styles and paces and adapt teaching methods to accommodate students with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
• Engage in annual professional development related to teaching and learning, leadership and culture, and college operations.
• Advise, mentor, and support students enrolled the Animation and Media Arts, Audio and Video Production Technology, and Simulation and Game Development programs.

General Duties

• Serve on campus committees and teams.
• Works effectively with faculty and staff, especially those involved in related programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.