What are the responsibilities and job description for the NYFA is hiring: Animation Instructor in Burbank position at NYFA?
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Los Angeles - Burbank, CA
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
33.00 - $55.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Job Category
Education
Description
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Department of Animation at The New York Film Academy Los Angeles Campus seeks 5 talented and ambitious instructors who specializes in either Houdini / Python, Visual Effects, Animation, Stop-Motion and / or Compositing. Animation with the ability to execute and instruct on the entire animation pipeline. The individual in this role will be working in a diverse environment with students from all around the world.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES :
The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.
- Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques
- Provide one-on-one consultations with students, if and when necessary
- Manage course syllabus materials & lesson plans, and develop as needed
- Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class
- Assess student work, including but not limited to, assigning projects, papers and exercises
- Submit attendance & grades promptly to the Registrar's Office, and inform the appropriate administrative staff if students are not meeting academic standards and need academic support; if students are suspected of committing plagiarism; if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students & faculty
- Adhere to institution-wide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students
- Attend & participate in faculty meetings and / or departmental curricular meetings, as requested by Department Chair
- If requested, serve as advisors or on Thesis Committees and evaluate undergraduate or graduate student Thesis work
- Prep and organize gear for class; can include, but is not limited to film and digital cameras, lights and various stands if appropriate to courses taught
- Making safety the first priority for any activity on set
- Participate in day long production workshops on the backlot as a supervising instructor (no lifting) if needed (if appropriate to courses taught)
- Guide students through hands on classes
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES :
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION :
2-3 years of Houdini / Python, Visual Effects, Animation Stop-Motion or Compositing experience for television or feature film
Substantial professional experience in their respective department
REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND / OR SOFTWARE USED :
The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and / or software used will vary.
ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS :
The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.
Salary : $33 - $55
