Adjunct Instructor - Game Theory & Design
Adjunct Instructor - Game Theory & Design
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Job Description
The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is seeking a PartTime Adjunct Instructor for our Game Department to teach Game Theory & Design. This course introduces art students to fundamental concepts of game analysis and contemporary design theory. Students will explore core design concepts such as player agency mechanics metaphor and accessibility through critical analysis of existing games. The course emphasizes theoretical foundations and analytical skills rather than physical prototyping.
Key Course Topics:
- Critical analysis of game systems and mechanics
- Player agency and experience design
- Cultural and social contexts of games
- Theoretical frameworks for understanding games as media
- Contemporary issues in game design
The successful candidate will guide students in developing a sophisticated understanding of game systems foster thoughtful discussions on game aesthetics and cultural impact and help students articulate how design choices affect player experience. Strong classroom management discussion facilitation and assessment skills are essential. Experience in game criticism design theory and familiarity with contemporary discourse in the field is required. This course is scheduled for in person sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am 10:45am (EST). The position will begin August 2025.
Position: Adjunct Instructor parttime
Qualifications:
- A BFA/MFA in art or design with a focus on coding game design or technology will be considered.
- Experience teaching at the college level is desired but not required.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Date of Hire: Fall 25
A completed application will include:
- A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role highlights their teaching philosophy and discusses their experience teaching through a lens of cultural competency.
- A CV including names/contact details for three references
Please direct any questions regarding the position to the search committee chair Elizabeth Keegan
Employment Type
Temp
