Adjunct Instructor (Character Design & 3D Printing)

As a part-time Neumont instructor you will develop leadership and mentoring skills that will enhance your career. It can be a very rewarding experience as you see students start to understand complex subjects and gain confidence in their abilities.

Specifically, Neumont University is looking to fill multiple adjunct faculty positions to teach in one or both of the following areas:

• Character Design
• 3D Printing

Neumont University is looking for industry professionals to teach the following skills:

Character Design

• Character design for animation, illustration, and video games, including the primary considerations behind a strong character
• Hand-drawn concept sketching and finished 2D digital illustration (e.g., Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint)
• Designing characters whose shape, proportion, and features support their function and role
• Character model sheets and turnarounds that stay consistent in style and form across views and poses
• Expression sheets and poses that convey emotion and personality
• Line, form, and silhouette as tools for readability and appeal
• Color theory and effective palette choices in character design

3D Printing

• Setup, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of FDM and resin 3D printers
• 3D printing materials (e.g., PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, resins) and when and why to use each
• 3D modeling software for print-ready design (e.g., Fusion 360, Blender, Tinkercad, SolidWorks)
• Preparing models for printing, including slicing software and print settings (e.g., Cura, PrusaSlicer)
• Designing for additive manufacturing, including tolerances, supports, print orientation, and wall thickness
• Rapid prototyping and turning digital designs into physical models
• How additive manufacturing affects society, including intellectual property, product development, and access to manufacturing

TIME COMMITMENT:

• Courses begin January 2027 and go for 5-10 weeks, depending on the course.
• We make classes work around full-time work schedules as we offer AM and PM classes.
• Adjuncts may spend up to 10 hours a week outside of class doing grading and familiarizing themselves with the curriculum. This time commitment lessens once they get the hang of teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in art, illustration, animation, game art, product design, industrial design, engineering, or a related field AND 4 years of professional experience in character design, illustration, 3D printing, prototyping, or product development (or 8 years of related experience without a degree)
• A portfolio of character work
• Teaching experience preferred, but not required

ADVANTAGES TO BEING A NEUMONT FACULTY MEMBER:

• Improve the lives of students from across the nation through the power of education.
• Opportunity to give back through educating the next generation of tech experts.
• Experience the "light" turn on in your student's eyes as you teach and they experience true understanding.
• Be a part of a computer science institution that focuses on creating software engineers that can DO, not just theorize.
• Develop your teaching/mentoring skills.

Faculty at Neumont University are responsible for educating students in accordance with the Neumont teaching methodology, which focuses on active learning and engaging students in the learning environment. Faculty members are also responsible for grading and providing valuable feedback to students in a timely manner, mentoring students in groups or individually, evaluating curriculum, adapting coursework and materials as necessary to meet student learning needs, and other activities related to effective instruction.

RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implement best practices in teaching and project-based learning
• Submit all new teaching materials to Neumont vault upon completion of each course
• Work with supervisor to identify areas for personal development and course improvement
• Utilize feedback from mid-quarter and end-of-quarter evaluations to improve teaching
• Identify innovative teaching methods to solve curricular problems
• Teach material defined in the course description and syllabus
• Maintain and meet the listed student learning goals
• Utilize the Neumont LMS to keep an updated syllabus, course materials, and grades
• Provide a safe learning environment for students
• Answer and deal respectfully with student complaints and problems
• Use effective assessments that measure student learning
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to students’ assignments, exams, projects, etc.

FAQ

I’ve never taught before, am I qualified to teach?

We hire industry professionals and help them learn how to be good teachers. Our project-based curriculum means fewer lectures and more hands-on practice. Instructors must have at least 4 years of industry experience and a bachelor’s degree in a tech related field. An additional 4 years of outstanding experience and contributions to the field may be substituted for a formal degree.

Do I have to develop the curriculum?

You will use curriculum that has been developed and refined by previous Neumont instructors. We expect that you will share your individual perspective and experiences with the students to supplement the formal curriculum.

Does Neumont offer online courses?

No. Our classes are in-person as it makes for a better teaching/learning experience.

What is the process to get started?

All instructors will go through a formal application process which includes a short teaching demonstration. We will verify your work experience and educational credentials.

NU is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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