Adjunct Faculty - Game Design

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking adjunct faculty to teach online classes for the Game Design and Development minor. Responsibilities include managing and delivering courses like History of Game Design and the capstone class. A Bachelor's degree and substantial industry experience in game design are required. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred. The position is fully online, and no supervisory responsibilities are involved.

Qualifications

• Substantial industry experience in game design and development.
• Experience in tabletop game design including role-playing, board, and card games.

Responsibilities

• Teach online classes in Game Design and Development.
• Manage course delivery and counsel students regarding course work.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Master's degree in Game Design or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Troy University seeks adjunct faculty members to teach online classes in our Game Design and Development minor. The classes may include History of Game Design, History Through Games, Game Development, Special Topics in Game Design and Development, and the Game Design and Development capstone class. The preferred applicant will have experience in tabletop game design and development, including role‑playing, board, and/or card games.

Adjunct faculty members are employed to provide specific courses on an as‑needed basis. Contracts for adjunct faculty members are issued on a term or semester basis. Adjunct instructors hold the responsibility for the management of courses taught. They are expected to be available for a reasonable amount of time for each course taught to counsel students regarding course work.

In Class Teaching Percentage 0% Online Teaching Percentage 100%

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and substantial industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree or higher in Game Design or a related field (including possibly, but not limited to, art, design, English, history, business, computer science).

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? No.

Work Hours: To be determined.

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No.

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position: n/a.