The University of New Mexico is hiring: Temp Parttime Faculty - Animation and Di

Temp Parttime Faculty - Animation and Digital Illustration

Position Summary

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. This 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).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline or an appropriate subfield, or other academic preparation that includes coursework at least one level above the courses being taught. Faculty may also be qualified through a combination of academic credentials, progress toward credentials, or equivalent tested experience, as determined by institutional policy. When the master’s degree is in another discipline, a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline or subfield is typically used to establish qualification.


• Experience creating animations, motion graphics, and digital illustrations for posters and other media content.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution, particularly a community college.


• Demonstrated experience in remote delivery of instruction.


• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.


• Experience doing demos of animation software and techniques for current and prospective students.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach the following to your application: a cover letter. Please include what specific course(s) you are interested in teaching. Unofficial graduate level transcripts will be accepted with the application but we will need official graduate level transcripts if you are selected for hire. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration

This posting will remain active until 3/27/2026. Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.