Part-time Faculty Gaming Instructor

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking an adjunct/part-time faculty member to teach foundational topics in game design, programming and interactive technology at the Rockville Campus. The instructor will teach TECH 295 (Mixed Media & Board Game Design) and guide students in project-based learning and portfolio development.

Qualified applicants hold a master's degree in a relevant field or have a master's plus interactive media industry experience, with experience in AR/VR and a commitment to inclusive

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Game Design, CS, Interactive Media, Education, Counseling, or equivalent with interactive media experience.
• Proficiency in immersive technology frameworks.
• Commitment to inclusion and belonging in education.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced courses in computer gaming, simulation and interactive media.
• Incorporate AR/VR and board game design into curricula.
• Mentor students and help build professional portfolios for the gaming industry.
• Develop syllabi, assign coursework, maintain academic records, and provide feedback using Blackboard.

Skills

Immersive technology frameworks

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Masters degree in Game Design

Masters degree in Computer Science

Masters degree in Interactive Media

Masters degree in Education

Masters degree in Counseling

Master's degree with interactive media experience

Tools

AR/VR technologies

Job description

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part‑time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part‑time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings for a part‑time faculty member teaching foundational topics in game design, programming and interactive technology.

In particular, we are seeking an instructor to teach TECH 295, a class that covers Mixed Media & Board Game Design. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and the ability to motivate and educate students.

During the academic year part‑time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year. During summer part‑time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructional Delivery: Teach introductory and/or advanced courses in computer gaming, simulation and interactive media in various modalities (in person, hybrid, and/or online).
• Curriculum Integration: Incorporate emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) along with tabletop and board game design principles into the instructional framework.
• Student Mentorship: Guide students through practical project‑based learning and assist students in building professional portfolios for the gaming industry.
• Assessment and Grading: Develop syllabi, assign coursework, maintain accurate academic records, and provide timely, constructive feedback on student work using the college's learning management system (Blackboard).

Required Qualifications:

• A masters degree in Game Design, Computer Science, Interactive Media, Education, Counseling or a masters degree in any field plus interactive media industry experience.
• Technical proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in immersive technology frameworks.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry Experience: Professional experience working in the gaming, software development or simulation industry.
• Experience working with, or developing with AR or VR technologies.
• Teaching, Counseling or leadership experience: professional experience in the fields of teaching, counseling or leadership.
• For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
• Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus). If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace.

Closing Date Open Until Filled

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering inclusivity and belonging among our student body, faculty, and staff.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities.

As part of this commitment, Montgomery College will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail].