Adjunct Faculty

4 days ago

San Jose, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach courses in Game Development and Design at the University of Silicon Valley. The successful candidate will have a strong background in game design and development, as well as experience in teaching and mentoring students.

Responsibilities
  • Teach one or more courses per trimester in Game Development and Design
  • Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, student support, and continuous program improvement
  • Develop and maintain up-to-date curriculum and syllabi
  • Maintain office hours outside of instructional time
  • Participate in department meetings and student success initiatives
  • Participate in program learning assessment
  • May participate in Faculty Senate and Senate Committees
  • Assist in maintaining a pool of prospective adjunct instructors and part-time faculty
  • Build and maintain community and industry relationships, including project partnerships, student opportunities
  • Maintain industry knowledge
Qualifications

Master's Degree preferred in a related field or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree is only acceptable with extensive game industry experience.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working as a professional in the game industry
  • Two or more credited game titles
  • Teaching experience in an academic or professional setting is preferred
Preferred Qualifications

Game Designers (GDA & GDE):

  • Game Design & level designers with experience for board, mobile, console, social, or/and web-based games

Game Design Artist (GDA):

  • Experience working with Maya software for animation, modeling, or lighting of content in delivered/shipped games
  • 3-5 years of experience with Maya, UDK, Unity, or other 3d or 2d content creation tools & for games

Game Design Engineers (GDE):

  • Knowledge of programming and scripting and creating tools & engines for 3d and 2d games.
  • Knowledge of scripting within Maya– python and MEL is preferred
  • Knowledge of scripting within UDK or Unity scripting is preferred
Skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

  • Ability and willingness to discern and meet the needs of students
  • Ability to keep organized file structure and apply naming conventions
  • Strong computer skills including the ability to collect and analyze information
  • Competent in a wide variety of tools or techniques needed to create games
  • Ability to learn new programs
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills
  • Ability to establish interpersonal rapport and relate to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures
  • Ability to work with others in a collegial and productive manner
EEO Statement

The University of Silicon Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. We encourage minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a classroom environment on-ground and/or online with extensive people interaction. Classes may be scheduled at night, during the day, as well as on weekends.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods; use hands and reach with hands and arms for such activities as keyboarding.

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