Part-Time Game Programming Instructor (Onsite/Remote)

Academyart; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k options

paid sick leave

commuter benefit program

Job summary

Academy of Art University is seeking a Part-Time Game Programming Instructor to teach Game Programming and Game Scripting as part of the Spring 2027 semester starting February 2027. The role may be on campus at 180 New Montgomery, San Francisco, online, or via Zoom.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of professional game industry experience and 1+ shipped projects. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential, with a focus on up-to-date industry standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional game industry experience.
• 1 or more shipped projects / development cycles.
• Excellent verbal, written, problem solving, professional and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach in your specialty either on campus (180 New Montgomery, San Francisco), the traditional online environment or possibly virtually through Zoom.
• Clearly communicate existing course material each week while motivating students to deliver their best work.
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback on weekly assignments, midterms, finals, and long-term projects.
• Provide mentoring opportunities through student advising during interactions with class instruction.
• Support curriculum as needed by suggesting edits to keep coursework up-to-date according to industry standards.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Game programming

Communication skills

Teaching

Job description

Academy of Art University is seeking a Part-Time Game Programming Instructor to teach Game Programming and Game Scripting as part of the Spring 2027 semester starting February 2027. The role may be on campus at 180 New Montgomery, San Francisco, online, or via Zoom.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of professional game industry experience and 1+ shipped projects. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential, with a focus on up-to-date industry standards.