Adjunct Faculty Digital Art & Design (Multiple Specialties)
Part-timeNew York Institute of Technology
NEW YORK, NYPart-timeSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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New York Tech seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach Digital Art and Design courses across multiple specialties at its New York City and Long Island campuses, as well as online. Openings cover UX research, animation and virtual production, design history, motion graphics, Maya hard-surface modeling, product growth design, and visual identity. Qualifications vary by specialty; some roles require a master's or bachelor's degree plus five years of experience, while others have preferred experience or teaching backgrounds.
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Adjunct Faculty - Digital Art & Design (Multiple Specialties)Job Location(s)US-NY-New YorkJob ID2026-4473DivisionSchool of Architecture & DesignPosition TypeAdjunctTypeAdjunctCategorySchool of Architecture & DesignOverviewNew York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future. For more information, visit nyit.edu.ResponsibilitiesThe School of Architecture and Design at New York Tech seeks part-time Adjunct Faculty for courses in the Digital Art and Design department. Openings are available for daytime and evening courses across multiple specialties: Open Positions & Responsibilities: * UX Researcher (NYC Campus Only) Teach graduate-level UX Research and Data Analysis. Experience with prototyping tools, usability testing, and teaching online is preferred. * Animation & Virtual Production (NYC & LI Campuses) Teach BFA courses in compositing, VFX, 2D/3D animation, portfolio development, and emerging tech like AR/VR. * Design Historian (Online Asynchronous) Teach BFA courses related to Design History I & II, covering visual communication evolution. Candidates should connect historical context to digital/interactive/AI-enhanced design practice. * Motion Graphics (LI Campus Only) Teach BFA courses in the fundamentals of motion design, animation, and storytelling using tools like After Effects. Guide students from storyboarding to final delivery using real-world briefs. * Maya: Hard Surface Modeling (NYC Campus Only) Teach BFA courses with a focus on Maya 3D modeling workflows, UV/texturing, and professional pipeline practices. Currently seeking for specialty in Hard Surface Modeling in Maya. * Product Growth Design (NYC Campus Only) Teach Graduate-level instruction in experimentation, in-app tracking metrics, UX strategy, and data-informed product growth frameworks. * Visual Identity & Brand Systems (NYC & LI Campuses) Teach BFA courses focused on building scalable brand systems using modern tools and AI-assisted workflows for enterprise-level clients related to Graphic Design and Visual Identity.General Duties * Collaborate with department chairs and coordinators on course progress. * Support a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. * Adhere to university policies and academic integrity guidelines. QualificationsQualifications (By Role):UX Researcher- Master's or Bachelor's + 5 years' experience in UX Research/Data Analytics. Familiarity with usability testing tools required. Online and international teaching experience preferred. Animation & Virtual Production - Master's or Bachelor's + 5 years in Animation, VFX, or Digital Arts. Proficiency in Maya, Unreal Engine, motion capture, and a strong portfolio required. Design Historian - Master's+ in Design History, Visual Communication, or related field. Must bridge historical design with current practices and emerging tech; prior teaching/research exp
How this job compares
Set against the 965 open Adjunct Faculty jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$99–108/hr29 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 91 open Adjunct Faculty jobs in New York and 965 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- New York Institute of Technology (this employer)17 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Adjunct Faculty postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 277 postings).
- Education
- 439 of the 965 open Adjunct Faculty jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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