Advanced Motion Design 2– Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Arts and Media

As an Advanced Motion Design 2 Adjunct Faculty member at Grand Canyon University, your primary responsibilities include facilitating weekly discussion forums to engage students, grading assignments within set deadlines, responding to student inquiries promptly, and providing a supportive learning environment that aligns with GCU's mission and ethical guidelines.

To apply for the Advanced Motion Design 2 Adjunct Faculty position at Grand Canyon University, candidates typically need a master's degree along with three years of experience in the design industry. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a related field combined with relevant experience may also qualify. Proficiency in motion design software such as Maya and Adobe Creative Suite is essential.

Yes, the Advanced Motion Design 2 course at Grand Canyon University can be taught completely online from California. This remote position allows you to connect with students across the country, enabling you to share your expertise in motion design from the comfort of your own home.

Adjunct Faculty members at Grand Canyon University enjoy various perks, including tuition benefits for self and eligible family members, access to a 401(k) plan, and exclusive employee discounts. These benefits help support both professional and personal development for faculty members.

The Advanced Motion Design course at Grand Canyon University emphasizes portfolio development and personal branding, crucial aspects for student career growth. By helping students create compelling demo reels and develop their graphic design skills, you provide them with the tools they need to succeed in the competitive design industry.

Share a personal story about your journey in the motion design industry and what motivates you to teach. Highlight how your experiences have shaped your understanding of design principles and your desire to help students navigate their careers.

Discuss strategies such as interactive discussions, group projects, and personalized feedback to cater to students' diverse learning styles. Emphasize your commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment.

Provide examples of projects where you've used software like Maya, Adobe After Effects, or Photoshop. Discuss your proficiency and how you would teach students to use these tools effectively to complete their projects.

Explain your approach to continuous learning, such as attending industry conferences, following design blogs, or participating in online communities. Emphasize the importance of staying updated to provide the best education to students.

Discuss the importance of clear, actionable feedback and how you tailor it to individual students. Provide examples of feedback techniques you’ve found effective in guiding students to improve their work.

Describe how you align your teaching with GCU's mission and ethical guidelines. Discuss specific topics related to ethics in design that you would address in your course.

Share a selection of books, online courses, or workshops that can help students enhance their skills. Emphasize the importance of continual practice and learning in the design field.

Outline how you would mentor students through the project development process, offering guidance on project planning, execution, and critique to ensure they meet industry standards.

Reflect on a specific challenge, whether it’s engaging students online or managing diverse skill levels in your class. Discuss the strategies you implemented to resolve these challenges.

Explain the criteria you use to determine student success, such as improvement in skills, engagement in discussions, or delivery of projects. Highlight the role of feedback in this measurement.