Adjunct, Faculty - Game Art

Job Description Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver Game Art coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Job Description:

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Game Art to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Additional Duties

• Trains students to fill entry-level industry positions, or to gain access into a 4-year 3D Modeling or Game Development program.
• Maintains game art curriculum to meet industry needs.
• Reviews and recommends resources to enhance learning environment.
• Encourages and inspires student & local interest in Game Art.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications (specifically 3D Studio Max or Maya), online resources, and other technologies for the classroom and online learning as well as to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, grades, etc.).
• Advanced skills using Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Substance Painter & Designer, zBrush, Unreal and Unity Game Engines (preferred).

Principal Professional Standards

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Required Education

In accordance with SACS accreditation standards: Bachelor's degree in Art or R-T-F with evidence of training in digital media or Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication, Computer Graphics (animation, 3-D modeling, etc.), Game Development, Game Programming and Simulation or Computer Science or Associate degree in one of these areas and 3 years non-teaching work experience or Master's certificate with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines. Bachelor's degree in 3D Modeling & Rendering or Video Game Art with strong emphasis in 3D Modeling & Surfacing; 3D Animation; or Fine Art Studio Art (preferred).

Required Work Experience (Workforce Programs)

In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements: Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience within the game development industry. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline. For specific requirements by course, please see the current year Faculty Qualifications Table located at http://www.austincc.edu/faculty/credentials/.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
• Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
• Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
• Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
• A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
• Commitment to a culture of care for all.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.

Application Requirements

1. Upload the following documents to your application:
   • Unofficial/copy of transcripts
   • Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume
   • Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
2. If get selected for the position then please request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university's registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address: ACC Human Resources, Attn: Prisca Baker, 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224, Austin, TX 78752. Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.