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Ability to teach post-secondary animation students 17. Demonstrated abilities in animation proficiency 18. Good reading and writing skills 19. Excellent communication skills 20. Dependable and ...

PT Instructor Pool - Animation

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$16.75 - $22/hr

School of BAA_Applied Arts Madison College is recruiting a pool of qualified part-time candidates to teach courses for the Animation program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for ...

MD · On-site

Teach up to 2 courses in Animation per semester. Prepare course materials, syllabi; evaluate and ... grade student assignments. * Integrate the use of a learning management system (Blackboard Ultra ...

MD · On-site

... Animation ... We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism ...

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How much do animation teacher jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation teacher in the United States is $28.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges Animation Teachers face in the classroom?

Animation Teachers often encounter the challenge of accommodating students with diverse experience levels and learning speeds, while ensuring that everyone masters both the technical and storytelling aspects of animation. Balancing hands-on project guidance with curriculum requirements and keeping up with evolving animation technologies can also be demanding. Collaboration with other art and media faculty is frequent to integrate multidisciplinary approaches and industry trends. These challenges require flexibility, ongoing professional development, and strong organizational skills to ensure students' success and engagement.

What does an Animation Teacher do?

An Animation Teacher educates students on the principles and techniques of animation, including 2D, 3D, and digital animation. They develop lesson plans, teach software like Adobe Animate or Blender, and guide students in creating animated projects. Additionally, they provide feedback, stay updated on industry trends, and may help students build portfolios for careers in animation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Animation Teacher position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animation Teacher, you need strong expertise in animation principles, digital art, and instruction, usually supported by a degree in animation, fine arts, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or Autodesk Maya, along with any relevant teaching certifications, is essential. Excellent communication, patience, and mentorship skills help engage students and foster creativity in the classroom. These competencies enable effective teaching, help students master technical and conceptual aspects, and prepare them for careers in animation.

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Infographic showing various Animation Teacher job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,598 per year, or $28.2 per hour.
Adjunct, Animation

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Job description

Salary: $1,056.00 Hourly
Location : Various SLCC locations, UT
Job Type: Adjunct Contract
Job Number: 202500124
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Visual Arts & Design
Opening Date: 07/15/2025
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
Job Summary
The Animation adjunct faculty member will work with full-time faculty, under general supervision of the Associate Dean, in program and class-related duties such as classroom (including online) instruction, content design and delivery, and student evaluation for the Division of Visual Art & Design.
This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.
This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.
Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.
1) In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
2) Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire.
3) SLCC Employee Benefits Page. SLCC Faculty General Description found Appendix 1 link below:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Under minimal supervision, teach semester-long animation classes. Undergo college mandatory training. Take part in departmental-level training. Follow all
SLCC policies and procedures.
1. Becomes familiar with, and abides by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization
2. Maintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators
3. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments
4. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards
5. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades
6. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance
7. Informs students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines
8. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment
9. Prepares and submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy
10. Maintains professional and collegial behavior
11. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints, and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 days)
12. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure
13. Completes all required employee trainings
14. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines
15. Provides ADA accommodations as requested
16. Ability to teach post-secondary animation students
17. Demonstrated abilities in animation proficiency
18. Good reading and writing skills
19. Excellent communication skills
20. Dependable and punctual
21. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
22. The ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socio economic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.
All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses.
You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contractbasis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.
You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.
Minimum qualifications
Demonstrated experience in animation field
Some post-secondary (college) education experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor Degree
Five years full-time experience in animation industry
SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
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