Game Art & Design Adjunct

Woodbury University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty to join the Game Art & Design program located in Burbank, California. This qualified part-time faculty candidate is expected to teach Fall 2021 game design classes.  

This appointment is for part-time employment and includes eligibility to participate in medical plans, 403(b) supplemental plan, and access to the tuition-remission benefit on a proportional basis. Eligibility is after 30 days of service on the first of the following month.

Information on the program can be found at the link(s) below:

• https://woodbury.edu/program/school-of-media-culture-design/game-art-design/

Responsibilities

• Syllabus and class preparation
• Instruction during scheduled course times
• Availability to students for consultation and assistance as needed outside of class
• Evaluation of student performance (e.g., grading papers, exams, projects, juries)
• Regular evaluation of students’ work, including prompt communication of performance on assignments
• Submission of final grades to the Registrar’s Office, which is currently completed via Woodbury University Self- Service

Course Name: Game Prototyping

Students will:

• Create, document and present original video game designs
• Implement, playtest, assess and reiterate game prototypes of original designs
• Develop and test the logic of game engine components

Course Name: Level Design

Students will:

• Create original playfield layouts that display key level design practices
• Develop playfield layouts from a given set of design specifications and intents
• Implement a playable digital game based on the developed Production Design

Requirements

• Proficiency with Unity3D, and Game Systems Programming in C#
• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field of design or computer science. Master’s level or advanced degree preferred.
• Able to instruct and guide students through best practices of prototyping, play testing, iteration, presentation and collaboration.
• Familiarity with and technical knowledge of current generation game systems.
• Able to provide critical, informed, and creative feedback to students.
• Published game title(s) a major plus
• Experience managing class rosters, attendance, timely grading of assignments.
• Able to provide critical, informed, and creative feedback to students.

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until filled. Submissions should

include:

• Current resume/CV which lists educational and employment history
• Letter of interest

All application materials must be submitted through the Woodbury University Job Board. Email applications and submissions on third party platforms will not be considered.

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