Part-Time Game Programming Instructor (Remote/Onsite)

Academy of Art University; United States; Remote; 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’s School of Game Development seeks a Part-Time Game Programming Instructor to teach Game Programming and Game Scripting for the Spring 2027 semester starting February 2027. Classes may be on campus at 180 New Montgomery, San Francisco, online, or via Zoom.

Requirements include 3+ years in the game industry, at least one shipped project, and strong communication skills. Compensation ranges per hour for teaching and non-teaching work, with benefits for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional C/C++ programming experience.
• Strong knowledge of game programming techniques.
• Mastery of game architecture and common design patterns.
• Expertise in common data structures and algorithms used in games.
• Experience with low-level programming and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Teach in your given specialty either on campus or online (including Zoom).
• Clearly communicate course material weekly and motivate students to deliver their best work.
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback on assignments, exams, and projects.
• Provide mentoring opportunities through student advising during class instruction.
• Support curriculum by suggesting edits to keep coursework up-to-date with industry standards.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Game programming techniques

Architecture patterns

Data structures & algorithms

Low-level optimization

Tools

C/C++

Job description

Academy of Art University’s School of Game Development seeks a Part-Time Game Programming Instructor to teach Game Programming and Game Scripting for the Spring 2027 semester starting February 2027. Classes may be on campus at 180 New Montgomery, San Francisco, online, or via Zoom.

Requirements include 3+ years in the game industry, at least one shipped project, and strong communication skills. Compensation ranges per hour for teaching and non-teaching work, with benefits for part-time staff.