Adjunct Faculty Level Design Instructor (Evergreen)

Located in Redmond WashingtonDigiPen Institute of Technology is a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science Game Design Digital Audio and Music 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.

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Reports to:Design Department Chair

TheDepartment of DesignatDigiPen Institute of Technologyinvites applicants forpotential future positionsofAdjunct Faculty Level Design Instructorto help teach the next generation of designers. Join the pool of vetted faculty adjuncts for future adjunct instructor positions. Help students develop the necessary skills to succeed in the field oflevel designfor games.

TheDepartment of Designfaculty who teach these topics are themselves subject matter experts who bring decades of first-hand industry experience from the world of mobile games PC/console games tabletop games user research and more. They help students learn design thinking and how to solve problems from the vantage of the end user creating more seamless and engaging experiences in the process.

Designcourses at DigiPen cover a multitude of sub-disciplines within the broader practice of professional game design and development. Most of these courses fall into one of six design specialization tracks systems design level design user experience design narrative design technical design and user research.

After completing the application process you may be invited to participate in the interview process. If accepted you will be added to ourpool of pre-approved adjuncts. The Department of Design 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

Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach introductory and upper-division courses inLevel Designin accordance with departmental policies and assigned class schedules (evening classes available)
  • Focus on spatial design guidance content pacing encounter design environmental storytelling and mission/quest design. The ideal candidate can abstract the principles of 2D and 3D level design and explain the principles of level design alongside practical implementation techniques.
• Demonstrate design and analysis techniques
• Grade critique and input assignment feedback on a weekly basis to the learning management system (Moodle)
• Organize class activities demos and assignments
• Relate assignments and tests to learning outcomes
• Manage Student Teaching Assistants if required; supervising their punches and reviewing their weekly hours
• Provide input create and improve course materials
• Offer weekly office hours
• In-person teaching with online classes when necessary in Redmond WA

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in any field or equivalent.
• 5 years of professional design experience (for example 2 shipped titles published works published research projects or other body of work)
• Lecture experience including professional talks or panels at conventions or events.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to accommodate different learning styles and special needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Design Psychology Communications Interactive Media or a related field.
• 10 years of experience including design lead positions with the ability to apply the skills of the area of specialization.
• Shipped titles on different platforms and media
• Instructor experience in a college setting or other teaching experience.

Salary Range:

$5184 $8709 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:

• Cover letter of interest including a link to your digital portfolio if applicable
• Current curriculum vitae / résumé
• Academic Transcripts of most recently attended educational institutions
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of experience on maximizing quality and engagement across broad subjects and perspectives

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 one year. 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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