Temp Parttime Faculty - Animation and Digital Illustration

The UNM-Taos Department of Film and Digital Media Arts (FDMA) invites applicants to apply for a Temporary Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct) member to teach the following subject areas for Summer and Fall semesters of 2026. T his posting is primarily for face-to-face instruction and potentially some remote delivery of courses. These positions will be hired on an as needed basis dependent on student enrollment, course offering matrix, and graduation requirements. The specific courses include, but are not limited to, the following: FDMA 2714. Introduction to Animation Student Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate in-depth working knowledge of the twelve principles of animation 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the workflows used in major feature-film animation studios and game companies 3. Demonstrate an approach to work in a manner reflecting an actual production environment. FDMA 2535. Digital Illustration Student Learning Outcomes 1. Be familiar with the program computer system, facilities, equipment and policies. 2. Appropriately utilize the various media technologies available for digital illustration. 3. Understand the different roles and areas of digital illustration. 4. Understand and apply some basic techniques of digital illustration. 5. Understand and apply some basic processes of creating pleasing images based on knowledge of traditional art principles. 6. Begin to apply some basic strategies for developing and creating aesthetically pleasing images. We propose a base salary of $ 1,135.26 to $1,227.89 per credit hour depending on successful candidates’ education and qualification s.