Adjunct Instructor - 3D Design

Brookdale Community College seeks a qualified adjunct instructor to teach 3D Design within the Fine Art Department for the Fall 2026 semester.  The successful candidate will engage a diverse student population through hands-on instruction, creative exploration, and foundational design principles related to three-dimensional form and spatial thinking within a contemporary context.

• Provide foundational instruction in 3D concepts, including introducing students to materials, hand-built and digital processes, tools, and conceptual approaches related to three-dimensional design.
• Develop and deliver lectures, demonstrations, studio projects, and critiques.
• Ensure and enforce studio safety procedures when working with tools and equipment.
• Develop a course syllabus addendum aligned with department standards, including objectives, outcomes, and grading criteria.
• Support an inclusive and collaborative classroom environment.
• Hold office hours to support students outside of class.
• Adhere to college policies, procedures, and academic standards.

Course topics may include:

• Elements and principles of 3D design.
• Form, space, structure, balance, and composition.
• Model-making and sculptural processes.
• Material exploration and fabrication techniques.
• Contemporary and historical approaches to three-dimensional art and design.
• Digital 3D tools and fabrication technologies.

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Sculpture or Industrial Design or MFA, 3D Studio Art.
• Ability to effectively teach fundamental 3D concepts and the safe use of relevant tools and materials.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.
• Knowledge of digital modeling and 3D printing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching at the community college level.
• Experience with diverse student populations.