Adjunct Faculty - Game Design & Development

Adjunct Faculty - Game Design & Development Location Multiple Job Code 1680

There are openings for adjunct instructors to teach in the Game Design and Development program, both online and Face-to-Face (in the classroom).

Wilmington University is committed to academic excellence in our classrooms; relevant programs in our curriculum; and caring, personal attention to our students. One of our great strengths is the enthusiastic, personal involvement of our trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and alumni in creating a sense of community. We believe that the opportunity for higher education should be available to all who seek it, and we will continue to meet the ongoing challenges that higher education presents in the years ahead

Wilmington University’s game design and development degree is one of the only four-year, accredited, video game designer degree programs in the region. Students enjoy the flexibility of day, evening or weekend classes in either 15-week semesters or 7-week blocks, as well as WilmU’s surprisingly affordable tuition. The Game Design and Development degree program prepares students with the "Gaming Skill Set" that balances the programming courses and design courses needed to understand the pipeline of product creation, as well as an understanding of vide o and audio techniques, design interfaces and user experiences.

On the back end, students will learn about project management and how to market your finished product.

• Understand the mission and values of Wilmington University.
• Submit a Teaching Philosophy, following these guidelines:
  Provide a description of your teaching philosophy. Your description should be no more than 1.5 pages in length and should include the following information: (1) A brief statement (5-7 sentences) explaining how you plan to provide excellence in teaching, relevancy of curriculum, and individual attention to students, which is the cornerstone of Wilmington University’s mission statement. (2) Based on your statement above, please briefly answer the following questions: (a) Explain your beliefs, theories and/or methods regarding teaching and how they shape your concept of successful teaching?
  
  (b) How do you know when you are teaching effectively? (c) How do you develop and maintain positive relationships with students? (d) How do you create a supportive learning environment? and (3) Include a summary of your thoughts on education and the role that you feel you could play in developing students to be successful in their discipline, career, and life.
  
  (This statement can be pasted in the area provided in the application or attached via the attachments area of the application.)
• Good computer skills and be able to use MS Office software.
• Must be willing to complete Wilmington University’s Learning Management System training
• Must be able to abide by tight deadlines required of a 7 week Block format curriculum.
• Must have knowledge of various instructional strategies designed to meet the course instructional objectives and add to student learning.
• Must be able to develop a personalized course outline designed to follow a generic syllabus provided by the University.
• Must be able to provide relevant work experience to the instructional content of the course.
• Qualified applicants may be required to complete Wilmington University’s 3-week online training program so as to demonstrate mastery in the classroom.
• Qualified applicants may be asked to present a writing sample
• Qualified Applicants may be asked to present a 10-minute teaching sample for the Program’s Director and Chair as part of the interview process.

Complete the application, attach your resume, include a cover letter indicating any other relevant information not included in your application or resume, and a copy of your transcripts for the highest degree earned.

Limited Benefits:
Tuition (after eligibility is met), 403(b) Employee Participation