Adjunct Faculty Communications Instructor (Evergreen)

Adjunct Faculty Humanities and Social Sciences Department (Evergreen)

Located in Redmond WashingtonDigiPen Institute of Technologyis a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science Game Design Digital Audio and Music Computer Engineering and Digital Art and Animation as well as Masters degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. DigiPen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade.

To learn more visit: of Humanities and Social SciencesatDigiPen Institute of Technologyinvites applicants forpotential future positionsofAdjunct Facultyto teachCommunicationscoursesacross various degree programs. Adjunct positions are assessed each semester and qualified applicants will be contacted when needs arise.

The Department covers many subject areas such as literature communication world history philosophy psychology and more. Department faculty bring an extensive humanities background in psychology English and the social sciences as well as an appetite for thoroughly exploring and examining todays rich media many cases courses are deliberately geared to the interests and pursuits of DigiPen students. Adjuncts routinely teach courses in introductory and professional communications with the potential of teaching other courses in the adjuncts area of expertise. Join our faculty team and help students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen fields.

After completing the application process you may be invited to participate in the interview process. If accepted you will be added to our pool of pre-approved adjuncts. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences hires adjunct faculty from the pool of pre-approved adjuncts each semester on an as-needed basis.

This is an ongoing posting. For more information about DigiPens offerings visit:

Current Courses DigiPen

Position: Adjunct Faculty Communications

Reports to:Humanities and Social Sciences Department Chair

Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach communications courses in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Prepare and submit (in the Learning Management System) timely grade reports and other reports on student performance
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Organize class material activities and assignments
• Relate assessments to learning outcomes
• Manage Student Teaching Assistants supervising their time cards and reviewing their weekly hours if required
• Provide input on create and improve course materials
• Offer weekly office hours
• In-person teaching with online classes when necessary located in Redmond WA

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the subject areas in which the individual is responsible for instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and instruction
• Skills in Word PowerPoint Moodle and MS Teams

Qualifications / Competencies

• Masters Degree or higher in Communications or related field
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• College level teaching experience
• Comfortable with technology
• Ability to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles special needs etc.

Preference

Applicants with video game industry experience.

Salary Range:

$4752 $7983 per term depending on credit hours class size and faculty rank

Not benefits eligible.

Application Procedure:

Applications should include or you will be asked to provide the following:

• A cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Academic Transcripts of most recently attended educational institutions (unofficial is acceptable for the application with an official copy requested later)
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of experience on maximizing quality and engagement across broad subjects and perspectives
• Copy of most recent teaching evaluations

Upon accepting an offer of employment with us the candidate will receive an invitation for a required background check employment verification and 5-panel drug screen as a part of the hiring process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Complete application files will be accepted on a continuous basis and remain active for 365 days. While we sincerely appreciate all applications only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Notes:

• All Adjunct positions are part-time temporary assignments (for no more than one semester at a time) dependent upon student enrollment and instructional needs and subject to budget consideration and approval. DigiPen Institute of Technology reserves the right to extend application deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institutes intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age socioeconomic status veteran status nationality culture religion and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.

Required Experience:

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