Game Design & Sound Design Instructor (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Eligible

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Instructor/Assistant Professor for the Computer Game Design Program in Fairfax, VA. The role involves teaching undergraduate Game Design, Sound Design, and Game Music Composition, while contributing to program development and pursuing scholarly or creative work.

The position requires strong collaboration with faculty and industry partners, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusive teaching while operating in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree in related field or 5+ years game design experience.
• Experience with sound design and/or game music composition plus relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Game Design, Sound Design, and Game Music courses.
• Help develop the future track in the Computer Game Design Program.
• Pursue research or creative endeavors to contribute to the field.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Terminal degree in game related discipline

Tools

Game engines

Sound design software

Project management software

Editors/DAWs

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Instructor/Assistant Professor for the Computer Game Design Program in Fairfax, VA. The role involves teaching undergraduate Game Design, Sound Design, and Game Music Composition, while contributing to program development and pursuing scholarly or creative work.

The position requires strong collaboration with faculty and industry partners, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusive teaching while operating in a hybrid work environment.