Adjunct Professor, Game Art (Applicant Pool 2026-2027)

Collin College; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College in Wylie, Texas, invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty to teach courses on campus. The position emphasizes engaging, discipline-appropriate instruction and culturally responsive teaching.

Assignments may occur on multiple campuses and occasionally include evening or weekend programs; online instruction is not offered. The college requires an associate's degree and background checks for dual credit courses; the role supports collaboration with division faculty and

Qualifications

• Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and syllabi established by the Division faculty and administered by the associate dean/director.
• Teaching assignments may be on one or more campuses or off-site locations; remote online instruction is not offered at this time.
• Background checks required for dual credit courses and adherence to college policies and core values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, discipline-appropriate ways reflecting the college's core values.
• Maintain professional standards as faculty and meet college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned and support campus operations.

Skills

Teaching

In-person instruction

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Associate's degree in discipline/qualifying field

Job description

Primary Location: 391 Country Club Road, Wylie, Texas, 75098

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Job Summary: Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the college's core values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the Division faculty and administered by the associate dean/director.
• Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college's campuses or off-site locations and may include evening and weekend programs. Collin College is not hiring for on-line instruction at this time. May include Dual Credit courses.
• Supplemental Functions: Perform other duties as assigned. Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and core values.
• In accordance with Texas Education Code §51.992, this position is designated for in-person work at a campus or other location of Collin College. Remote or telecommuting arrangements are not permitted except under specific circumstances defined by law, including temporary illness, approved distance education assignments, or other narrow statutory exceptions. All candidates should expect to perform duties on-site. Candidates are also encouraged to review this in-person requirement and reach out with any questions if further clarification is needed.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Educational Requirements

• Associate's degree in *discipline/qualifying field. *Animation, Game Art, Game Development, Game Design, Game Programming, Digital Media, Level Design, Media Arts, Digital Art. Teaching experience is desired.
• This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
• If selected for a dual credit course(s), an additional background check requiring fingerprinting with the TX DPS will be required from the assigned ISD. Any questions related to the fingerprinting process should be directed to the ISD to which the faculty member is being assigned.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Type: Part time

Compensation: Per Adjunct Faculty and CE Instructor Rates

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Collin College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Accolades

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Culture

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Benefits

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