Adjunct Faculty – Entertainment Arts, Game Design

STATUS: Part Time
DIVISION: Entertainment Arts
REPORTS TO: Chair of Entertainment Arts
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) invites applications for an Entertainment Arts Department Adjunct Faculty Member in the Game Design emphasis. This position reports to the Chair of the Entertainment Arts department within the Undergraduate Studies Division. The adjunct member is responsible for teaching 1-2 classes per semester that each meet six hours per week. Classes are scheduled based on availability and may vary each semester. This position requires strengths in mentoring and motivation of students to achieve their full potential in accomplishing work that meets college-level standards as established by the department.

Department Mission: Game Design empowers the next generation of immersive storytellers to use the latest tools of the trade. Game Design students explore the entire game design pipeline, from concept to execution. Using both traditional drawing techniques and CGI tools, students will ideate and build both 2D and 3D assets to produce immersive gameplay experiences across mobile, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) platforms, as well as realistic environments and assets for game, film, and animation.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Entertainment Arts at CCS is seeking accomplished professionals and academics with proven experience and knowledge in 3D modeling and/or game development, including:

• 2D and 3D design
• 3D modeling
• 3D texturing
• Game engine implementation
• Game development pipelines
• Concept development in 3D and game design
• Professional practice

Under the direction of the Program Chair, Adjunct Instructors will teach courses which will involve the following essential accountabilities:

• Preparation of teaching materials;
• Overseeing live projects
• Assessment and feedback

Adjunct Instructors should be available for face-to-face teaching per course requirements, which could be during the day or evening. They will also be expected to attend team meetings and engage in personal and/or professional development and training as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, MFA preferred;
• Priority is given to candidates with college-level teaching experience who are also dedicated to establishing themselves as an active part of the art community;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Maya, Z Brush, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Unreal and Unity 3D game engines, Adobe Creative suite, and a functional knowledge of the broad range of 2D and 3D digital creative tools is highly desirable;
• Knowledge of Blender is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position, use a computer and other office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and virtually.  Frequent interaction with others, including staff, faculty, students and third parties is required.  The employee may occasionally be required to move files or other objects weighing up to 25 pounds, including from low and high places.  The ability to move around within the office and between buildings on campus, attend off-site meetings and events, and travel between Ford Campus site to Taubman Center site are required.  CCS will make reasonable accommodations that will allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT CCS

College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit institution; it is one of the leading art and design colleges in the world. CCS is ranked by LinkedIn as a top three design school in the US and the best in the Midwest, based on alumni success. CCS has state-of-the-art facilities to support the complete range of creative production, from traditional art forms such as painting, glassblowing, foundry, and printmaking, to the most contemporary systems, including the latest digital imaging technology and extensive rapid prototyping output tools. The College currently enrolls more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 13 majors:  Advertising Design, Art Education, Art Practice, Communication Design, Craft and Material Studies, Entertainment Arts, Fashion Accessories Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, Product Design, and Transportation Design. It also offers a Master’s degrees in four majors: Color and Materials Design, Interaction Design, Systems Design Thinking, and Transportation Design   

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format: resume, statement of teaching philosophy, portfolio, and samples of student work (if appropriate) to [email protected]
CCS website: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/

The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value the diversity this brings to our organization.  CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are part of our Core Institutional Values and we encourage applications from all individuals.