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3D Motion Design 2 -Adjunct Faculty- Traditional Ground - College of Arts and Media

Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

1mo ago Closed

Part time 3d Modeling Adobe Creative Suite After Effects

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 13, 2026).

Job Description

Grand Canyon University on its Phoenix campus is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach the 3D Motion Design 2 course within the College of Arts and Media. The instructor will lead lectures, mentor students, and stay current with industry trends in motion graphics to help prepare graduates for professional work in the field.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

A candidate 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, color theory, shot structure, modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering.
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.

Technologies

Maya
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Benefits

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

Campus location and schedule

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 2

This course focuses on building creative skillsets, with an emphasis on developing the principles and processes of 3D motion graphics using industry standard tools and techniques. Students demonstrate the design aesthetics and practical technical skills needed to enter the field of motion graphics. Technology requirement: Students provide their own laptop and mouse. Students will use industry-standard software to complete assignments. Verify required technical specifications in the University Po

Application instructions

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review: Your unofficial transcript for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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