Company

NyfaSee more

addressAddressBurbank, CA
type Form of workPart-Time
CategoryEducation/Training

Job description

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
Any
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:

  • Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline where they teach

  • Substantial professional experience in the discipline of Animation

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment.

  • Ethical/Honest confidentiality, honesty, transparence, and open communication

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curricular development and planning

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

  • Master (equivalent professional experience) in Houdini/Python, Visual Effects, Animation Stop-Motion or Compositing Animation or related field

    • 2-3 years of Houdini/Python, Visual Effects, Animation Stop-Motion or Compositing experience for television or feature film

    • Experience in armature creation- wire and ball-joint, modeling and skinning

    • Program skills: Dragon, After-Effects, Premiere, Photoshop

    • Camera & Lighting Skills needed to light and produce Stop-Motion

  • Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline where they teach

    • Substantial professional experience in their respective department

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    • Excellent interpersonal skills

    • Ethical/Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality

    • Excellent organizational skills

  • Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curricular development and planning

  • In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructor's training exceptional body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric

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.

  • Office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, phone, fax machine, copier and calculator

  • Filmmaking Equipment (if appropriate to courses taught)

  • Microsoft Office

  • Google Suite

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.

  • School environment.

  • Film Shoots (if appropriate to courses taught)

Refer code: 9288048. Nyfa - The previous day - 2024-05-20 02:42

Nyfa

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