Design and Production - Visual Production and Design Specialty, Adjunct Instructor; s

Position: Live Experience Design and Production - Visual Production and Design Specialty, Adjunct Instructor(s)
The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible future adjunct credit teaching positions in our Live Experience Design and Production department. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in developing and teaching college-level courses, conducting course and program-level assessment of student learning, and facilitating student access to career pathways through their industry networks and connections.

They will have experience and expertise in visual production and design for the live event industry.

General Responsibilities:

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the Department Chair; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;

fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

Required Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess the following credentials and experience:

* Have earned at minimum a Bachelor's degree in visual production or related field.

* Demonstrated professional experience in one or more of the following visual technology/production areas:

* Camera operation

* Vision mixing

* Switchers/Scalers

* Media Server programming and operation (ideally Disguise and/or Pixera)

* Vectorworks

* Content creation for live events (real-time, reactive and pre-rendered)

* Virtual/augmented/extended reality

* Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite

* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a positive work environment

* Ability to expand the professional network of the Live Experience Design & Production program and foster relationships with industry professionals relevant to the needs and interests of our students

Application Materials

* Cover Letter

* Resume

* Examples of projects undertaken

Please submit application materials to fgall with "Live Experience Design & Production Adjunct Position" written in the subject line.