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About ArtCenter
Foundedin 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a globalleader in art and design education and has had an international reputation forits rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strongties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is aprivate nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and UniversityCommission (WSCUC).

Every position atArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals,strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding andcultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyonefeels a sense of belonging.

ArtCenter College of Design seeks experienced, creative, and collaborative game designers to teach part-time in the Game Design track of the Entertainment Design program. We are looking for instructors with strong industry experience, a passion for mentoring the next generation of designers, and the ability to teach courses ranging from systems design and narrative design to level design, visual scripting, and production workflows using game engines like Unreal or Unity.

Courses may include introductory through advanced classes in areas such as:

• Game Systems and Mechanics
• Level Design
• Narrative and Worldbuilding
• Visual Scripting and Prototyping
• Experimental Interfaces and Physical Games
• Game Production and Team Collaboration

Assignments may vary each term and include in-person, online, or hybrid formats. Faculty are expected to support students in developing a solid understanding of game design principles, critical thinking, and creative iteration while fostering an inclusive and engaged learning environment.

Assigned classes maybe in person, online or a combination of modalities.

Please submit cover letter of interest, resume and relevant work

Essential Functions

Part-time faculty members are expected to contribute to the further evolution and visibility of the program by activities such as:

• Provide instruction and feedback during scheduled class hours or meetings
• Provide asynchronous instruction and feedback, as applicable for the course
• Maintain, track, and report student attendance through the Learning Management System ("LMS"), and report issues of student attendance to the Department Chair, Associate Chair, or Assistant Chair
• Prepare instructional materials and class syllabi (aligned with current department curriculum Program Learning Outcomes and Course Learning Outcomes) in LMS and other College tools or templates;
• Before week one of classes, distribute syllabi to students, and College administration pursuant to College guidelines
• Post student grades in required tools by required deadlines
• Communicate with students through the College's official LMS, Zoom, at on campus meetings and ArtCenter sanctioned events, and/or ArtCenter email or other pre-approved methods and/or platforms of communication only
• Facilitate course evaluations through the College's evaluation protocol;
• As required by the Department Chair, Associate Chair, or Assistant Chair, participate in communication of courses by providing relevant materials to and communicating with departments
• As required, provide materials for assessment according to accreditation standards and department and College compliance.
• Schedule a reasonable amount of time to hold student consultations outside of class to expand upon and/or clarify classroom instruction
• Write student recommendations, if requested by the department or the student
• Remain current on College procedures, tools, and learning modules
• Complete required learning modules related to federal and state requirements and ArtCenter policies pertaining to health and safety rules, regulations and practices, as assigned by Employee Experience and Engagement Department
• Attend required department and other administrative meetings
• Attend required college-wide meetings
• Participate in Faculty Performance Review/Evaluation process