Adjunct Faculty - Game Development

Full Sail University; Mission (KS); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Creative work environment

Challenging and rewarding experience

Job summary

A leading education provider in creative fields is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Game Development program. The ideal candidate will provide quality instruction, assist in developing student skills, and maintain engagement with diverse populations. A Master’s degree is preferred along with substantial industry experience. This part-time role involves teaching both online and on-campus courses and requires residency in Florida.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of related job experience.
• Commitment to ongoing education.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, immersive environments.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment through effective teaching.
• Utilize various teaching strategies to encourage active learning.
• Conduct lectures and hold scheduled virtual course meetings.

Skills

Teaching skills

Strong organizational skills

Exceptional communication skills

Knowledge of programming languages (C#, C++, Java, Python)

Game development experience

Agile Software Development experience

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related

Bachelor’s degree in Game Development or related

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

MS Word

Excel

Keynote/PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

If you're looking for the chance to learn, grow, and make a contribution to the community, look at employment opportunities with Full Sail University. You'll find your choice of career opportunities, great benefits, an environment that welcomes and values creativity, and a work experience that is both challenging and rewarding!Full Sail University currently has openings for Adjunct Faculty in the Game Development Bachelor of Science program. The mission of the Game Development program is to educate game developers who are team-centered individuals prepared to meet the technical challenges and collaborative requirements of the game development industry. Course Directors may be required to teach both on-campus and online. This position is part time working no more than 20 hours per week online and must be resident in the state of Florida.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Create an environment of learning through effective teaching skills, maintain student-centered focus, and stay current with relevant industry standards.* Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and encourage active learning.* Perform lectures for campus courses, and hold scheduled virtual course meetings for online courses. Teaching will be conducted through on-campus and online delivery.* Interact positively with diverse student populations; provide all students with equal opportunities for learning.* Demonstrate a commitment to the industry, maintain knowledge and skill relevancy through continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan.**Other Responsibilities:*** Adheres to the policies and procedures of Full Sail University* Maintains strict confidentiality of student and company information* Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization* Adheres to company attendance standards* Performs other duties as assigned**Supervisory Responsibilities:** None**Competencies:*** Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing for grammar and punctuation* Detail oriented* Ability to multi-task while working independently and collaboratively with other teachers and university staff* Ability to interact professionally and constructively with students and staff at all levels in an immersive, fast-paced environment**Education and/or Experience:**The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years related and verifiable work experience and are required to hold a Master’s (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Software or Computer Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**:* N/A**Skills:*** Strong working knowledge of Computer Science problem solving, principles and applications.* Proficiency in one or more programming language such as: C#, C++, Java, or Python* Experience developing Games preferred* Experience in Agile Software Development preferred* Microsoft Visual Studio experience preferred* Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint and Outlook**Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:**Work is performed in an office and classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active student and employee communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system. May be subject to; bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**Mission** People from around the world come to Full Sail University to pursue their educational goals, and they share one thing in common – a passion for a creative future in the entertainment and media industry. Full Sail’s mission is to provide students with an innovative style of education, delivered by a staff of dedicated individuals, that addresses potential career opportunities available in an ever-growing, constantly evolving industry. We do this by developing unique curricula that combine elements of creativity, art, business and life skills, technical prowess, and academic achievement. Our education is delivered via immersive teaching methods, both in Full Sail’s real-world production studios and classrooms, as well as through our online learning environment. Every one of our degree programs is designed to provide students with knowledge and real-world experience that will help them realize their career goals in the entertainment and media industry. **Full Sail’s Unifying Principles** At Full Sail, we believe that what we give to each other and our students comes back to each of us individually and to the school as a whole. Therefore, we are totally committed to the individual success of each member of our staff family. As a staff family, we are dedicated to taking a sincere interest in the success of every student and client who comes through our doors