Adjunct Faculty - Level Design Instructor (Evergreen)

Digipen; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 57,853 - 97,192; Part time

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, WA is seeking Adjunct Faculty for Level Design Instruction. The position requires teaching foundational and advanced courses focusing on spatial design and content pacing, among other vital aspects of game design.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of design experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive classroom. Salary ranges from $5,184 to $8,709 per term based on experience and course load.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional design experience, including shipped titles or published works.
• Experience in lectures, seminars, or panel discussions.
• Evidence of teaching experience supporting diverse student bodies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Level Design following departmental policies.
• Grade assignments and provide feedback weekly.
• Organize class activities and improve course materials.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to accommodate different learning styles

Professional design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field

Job description

Located in Redmond, Washington, DigiPen Institute of Technology is a small college offering undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master’s degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. DigiPen has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade.

Position: Adjunct Faculty – Department of Design, Level Design Instructor. Reports to: Design Department Chair.

The Department of Design invites applicants for potential future positions of Adjunct Faculty – Level Design Instructor to help teach the next generation of designers. The faculty who teach these topics are subject matter experts with decades of industry experience from the world of mobile games, PC/console games, tabletop games, user research, and more.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach introductory and upper-division courses in Level Design in accordance with departmental policies and assigned class schedules (evening classes available)
  • Focus on spatial design, guidance, content pacing, encounter design, environmental storytelling, and mission/quest design. The ideal candidate can abstract the principles of 2D and 3D level design and explain the principles of level design alongside practical implementation techniques.
• Demonstrate design and analysis techniques
• Grade, critique, and input assignment feedback on a weekly basis to the learning management system (Moodle)
• Organize class activities, demos, and assignments
• Relate assignments and tests to learning outcomes
• Manage Student Teaching Assistants, if required; supervising their punches and reviewing their weekly hours
• Provide input, create, and improve course materials
• Offer weekly office hours
• In-person teaching, with online classes when necessary, in Redmond, WA

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional design experience (for example, 2+ shipped titles, published works, published research projects, or other body of work)
• Lecture experience, including professional talks or panels at conventions or events.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to accommodate different learning styles and special needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Design, Psychology, Communications, Interactive Media, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience, including design lead positions, with the ability to apply the skills of the area of specialization.
• Shipped titles on different platforms and media
• Instructor experience in a college setting, or other teaching experience.

Salary Range

$5,184 – $8,709 per term, depending on credit hours, class size, and faculty rank. Not benefits eligible.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology. The institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.