After Effects Instructor

Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques

Provide one-on-one consultations with students, if and when necessary. Consultations must be approved by Dept. Chair prior to scheduling.

Manage course syllabus materials & lesson plans, and develop as needed

Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class

Assess student work, including but not limited to, assigning projects, papers and exercises

Submit attendance & grades promptly to the Registrars Office, and inform the appropriate administrative staff if students are not meeting academic standards and need academic support; if students are suspected of committing plagiarism; if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students & faculty

Adhere to institution-wide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students

Attend & participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricular meetings, as requested by Department Chair

If requested, serve as advisors or on Thesis Committees and evaluate undergraduate or graduate student Thesis work

Prep and organize gear for class; can include, but is not limited to film and digital cameras, lights and various stands if appropriate to courses taught

Making safety the first priority for any activity on set

Participate in day long production workshops on the backlot as a supervising instructor (no lifting) if needed (if appropriate to courses taught)

Guide students through hands on classes

Submit Daily Grades, Midterm and Final Grades on time

Complete assigned Paycom assignments by the deadline

Punch In and Punch Out hours taught in Paycom correctly

Start scheduled classes, consultations on time

Check NYFA emails regularly

Respond to Email requests in a timely manner

Seek assistance from Dept. Chair when necessary

Report issues that arise in classes to Dept. Chair

Other duties as assigned

Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline where they teach

Substantial professional experience in the discipline of Adobe After Effects

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Office, Google Suite environment.

Ethical/Honest confidentiality, honesty, transparence, and open communication

Excellent organizational skills

Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curricular development and planning

Master (equivalent professional experience)

Program skills: Adobe After-Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop

Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline where they teach

Substantial professional experience in their respective department

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ethical/Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality

Excellent organizational skills

Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curricular development and planning

In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructors training exceptional body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric

Office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, phone, copier and calculator

Filmmaking Equipment (if appropriate to courses taught)

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

School environment.

Film Shoots (if appropriate to courses taught)