Adjunct Instructor, Game Design

Lindenwood University•Saint Charles, MO

20h

About The Position

An adjunct instructor in Game Design is responsible for teaching courses 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas
Stamina to teach class as required.
Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning
Mentoring, such as promoting volunteer opportunities, conducting research with students, providing curricular enhancements or extensions, tutoring, promoting resume-building initiatives, promoting responsible citizenship inside and outside of the campus, promoting leadership opportunities, connecting students with university resources, helping students to solve problems or adapt their thinking, and promoting healthy and ethical lifestyles.
Providing an unwavering example of professionalism.
Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean.
Engage in scholarly activities and creative endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the university.
Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, and off-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, and recruiting.
Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with and respect for students, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team player and coordinating work behavior with colleagues.
Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars.
Job may require other duties as assigned