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3D Motion Design 1- Adjunct Faculty- Traditional Ground - College of Arts and Media

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

192nd of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona.

The College of Arts and Media offers exciting opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus.

Why Work at GCU:

  • Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Perks and Discounts
  • Gym and Fitness Center
  • Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus located in Phoenix, AZ:

  • Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2026 semester (Class start date 09/08/2026)

Course: 3D Motion Design 1

This course focuses on introducing the principles and production of 3D modeling and 3D motion using industry standard software and processes. Students demonstrate three-dimensional concepts, theories, design, and application while creating products for use in motion graphics.

What You Will Do:

  • Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions while incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
  • Engage students in cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.
  • Assess student performance and mentor classroom success to prepare them for their chosen career path.
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

What You Will Bring:

  • Acandidate with a bachelor's degree in animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling, graphic design, advertising, or an equivalent degree in the visual arts.
  • A Master's degree and 3 or more years' experience in the design industry is preferred.
  • Skills in the following are required:12 Principles of Animation, understanding of graphic design and how it relates to motion graphics, motion graphics trends, motion production pipeline, understanding of typography and its use in motion, modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering, basic character rigging (IKs and controls), and particle effects.
  • Skills teaching the following software programs are required: Maya, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Job titles that fit the criteria: Graphic Designer, 3D Animator, Motion Graphics Designer, Creative Director, Art Director.
  • Technical Requirements: GCU does not provide software or hardware outside of the campus classrooms. Candidates are expected to be able to teach on the most current version of the Adobe and Maya software products. A portfolio of current work examples is required with the application to teach.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

  • Your unofficial transcript for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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