Adjunct Instructor, Game Design

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job title: Adjunct Instructor

Evaluation group: Adjunct Instructor

FLSA status: Exempt

Positions Supervised: N/A

An adjunct instructor in Game Design is responsible for teachingcourses related to Game Design and Development, including introductory to advanced coursework in game mechanics,storytelling, game art, level design, and production processes.

Proficiency in industry-standard software and game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable.

This position may also include academic advising, program design,and student mentoring.

Teaching and Learning

• Focus on the talents, interests, and future of the student byclearly communicating learning goals and how those goals areassessed, teaching course sessions in an organized way, providingtime for reflection, discussion, and application of ideas or information and by making learning engaging and interesting.
• Develop adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills by usingexamples or illustrations to explain difficult points, encouragestudents to question ideas or information in the subject, adjustinstruction if students experience difficulties in learning, help students to understand the language and processes of the subject,and help students to think through and solve problems, either bythemselves or together as a group.
• Further lifelong learning by providing useful feedback on testsor completed assignments, using assessment results to provide extrahelp or extended learning opportunities.
• Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Hold all classes as scheduled and be punctual in starting andending classes.
• Enforce/respect university policies, procedures, and rules andinform the appropriate university official of any violations orinappropriate conduct by students that cannot be redressed throughnormal faculty intervention.
• Distribute the syllabus to each student enrolled in each coursetaught by the first class meeting.
• Follow the established course schedule, and when needed,provide written notice of any substantial change(s).
• Require use of the course text(s) to an extent that warrantspurchase.
• Ensure that students receive reasonable and timely assistance with course assignments/assessments as requested.
• Administer either an exam or other evaluative activity duringthe scheduled final exam time for every course.
• Determine final grades as per the method prescribed in the syllabus.
• Mentoring, such as promoting volunteer opportunities,conducting research with students, providing curricularenhancements or extensions, tutoring, promoting resume-buildinginitiatives, promoting responsible citizenship inside and outsideof the campus, promoting leadership opportunities, connectingstudents with university resources, helping students to solve problems or adapt their thinking, and promoting healthy and ethicallifestyles.
• Providing an unwavering example of professionalism.
• Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean.

Shared Responsibility

• Engage in scholarly activities and creative endeavors whichcontribute to the academic mission of the university.
• Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, andoff-campus learning such as practicums and internships.
• Participate in shared governance assuming positions of responsibility by volunteering for university events and initiatives, participating in co-curricular activities, andrecruiting.
• Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with and respect for students, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team playerand coordinating work behavior with colleagues.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars.

Job may require other duties as assigned

Mandatory qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
• Ability to be…