Adjunct Faculty - Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) program. Positions are created to provide a pool of qualified applicants and will be filled as needed with start dates varying by course and semester.

Applicants should hold an advanced degree in a related discipline or have substantial practical experience; ideal candidates have undergraduate or graduate teaching experience and are

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related discipline to IMGD or significant practical experience.
• Undergraduate/graduate teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach day and/or evening IMGD courses.
• Integrate into IMGD related activities matching background.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Education

Advanced degree in related IMGD field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD)

Location

Worcester

Department

Interactive Media & Game Development - IMGD - JM

Division

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) program. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic program. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.

Job Description

There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related activities at WPI with teaching assignments matched with the background and availability of the applicant.

Applicants should either hold an advanced degree in a related discipline to IMGD (such as media arts, computational media, computer science, writing, or design), or have significant practical experience in the relevant area, or both. The ideal applicant will have successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience.

Compensation

$6,000–$7,500 per course

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.