Instructor

Description

The Art Institute of California - Orange County provides postsecondary career-oriented education for the creative arts. We are among a cadre of proprietary Art Colleges within the U.S. - one of Forbes' 200 Best Small Company's in America (www.educmgt.com). Our school offers Bachelor and Associate degree programs in the design, media arts and technology and culinary fields. Professional faculty, industry-focused curriculum and industry related facilities and equipment keep our school at the forefront of art and technology.

We are seeking positive minded individuals who have a genuine concern for the growth and success of students to teach the following subjects:

Storyboarding

Advanced Material and Lighting (Lighting Theory, Advanced Shader Networks, Mental Ray, Texture mapping,)

Motion Graphics – (Adobe After Effects)

Maya

3D Studio Max


Full-time and part-time teaching opportunities are available. This includes day, evening, and weekend classes. Faculty would be expected to have a firm understanding of current technologies and programs that are being used on a professional basis.

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's in degree art or a related area, (or a Master’s degree plus bachelors in art or related area). Previous teaching experience in related courses is preferred. Our instructors work in a creative environment with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth.




The instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. S/He provides education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. S/He encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Key Job Elements:
1. Provides competency-based education which aligns with the EDMC model of curricula as well as supports the EDMC style of system delivery.
2. Designs and delivers class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, the development of activities which support lesson objectives, and (in the case of online instructors ONLY) delivers the instruction as approved.
3. Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establish student performance criteria and evaluation.
4. Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
5. Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
6. Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.
7. Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.