Adjunct Instructor, Game Design

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Game Design to teach courses spanning introductory to advanced topics in game mechanics, storytelling, and production processes. Proficiency with Unity, Unreal Engine, and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable.

This role may include academic advising and student mentoring. The position focuses on delivering rigorous instruction, guiding student projects, and maintaining a positive classroom environment in line with university policies

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars in Game Design.
• Design, develop, and assess course objectives, curricula, and syllabi.
• Advise and mentor students, provide curricular enhancements, and promote student success.
• Deliver engaging lectures, assess student work, and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Organization

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canvas

Job description

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job title: Adjunct Instructor

Evaluation group: Adjunct Instructor

FLSA status: Exempt

Positions Supervised: N/A

Summary

An adjunct instructor in Game Design is responsible for teachingcourses related to Game Design and Development, includingintroductory to advanced coursework in game mechanics,storytelling, game art, level design, and production processes.Proficiency in industry-standard software and game engines such asUnity, Unreal Engine, Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable.This position may also include academic advising, program design,and student mentoring.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

Teaching and Learning

• Focus on the talents, interests, and future of the student byclearly communicating learning goals and how those goals areassessed, teaching course sessions in an organized way, providingtime for reflection, discussion, and application of ideas orinformation and by making learning engaging and interesting.
• Develop adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills by usingexamples or illustrations to explain difficult points, encouragestudents to question ideas or information in the subject, adjustinstruction if students experience difficulties in learning, helpstudents to understand the language and processes of the subject,and help students to think through and solve problems, either bythemselves or together as a group.
• Further lifelong learning by providing useful feedback on testsor completed assignments, using assessment results to provide extrahelp or extended learning opportunities.
• Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroomenvironment that is conducive to learning.
• Hold all classes as scheduled and be punctual in starting andending classes.
• Enforce/respect university policies, procedures, and rules andinform the appropriate university official of any violations orinappropriate conduct by students that cannot be redressed throughnormal faculty intervention.
• Distribute the syllabus to each student enrolled in each coursetaught by the first class meeting.
• Follow the established course schedule, and when needed,provide written notice of any substantial change(s).
• Require use of the course text(s) to an extent that warrantspurchase.
• Ensure that students receive reasonable and timely assistancewith course assignments/assessments as requested.
• Administer either an exam or other evaluative activity duringthe scheduled final exam time for every course.
• Determine final grades as per the method prescribed in thesyllabus.
• Mentoring, such as promoting volunteer opportunities,conducting research with students, providing curricularenhancements or extensions, tutoring, promoting resume-buildinginitiatives, promoting responsible citizenship inside and outsideof the campus, promoting leadership opportunities, connectingstudents with university resources, helping students to solveproblems or adapt their thinking, and promoting healthy and ethicallifestyles.
• Providing an unwavering example of professionalism.
• Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean.

Shared Responsibility

• Engage in scholarly activities and creative endeavors whichcontribute to the academic mission of the university.
• Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, andoff-campus learning such as practicums and internships.
• Participate in shared governance assuming positions ofresponsibility by volunteering for university events andinitiatives, participating in co-curricular activities, andrecruiting.
• Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with and respect forstudents, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team playerand coordinating work behavior with colleagues.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduatecourses and seminars.

Job may require other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Mandatory qualifications toeffectively perform the job. An equivalent combination ofeducation, training and experience will be considered. (Additionalrequirements may be designated by position.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities –

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problemsindependently.
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple taskssimultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Canvas

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of the functions of thisjob.

• General office and/or classroom conditions.

Physical Abilities -

• Stamina to teach class as required.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representativeand level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will berequired of positions given this title and shall not be construedas a declaration of the total of the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position. Employees may bedirected to perform job-related tasks other than those specificallypresented in this description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.