Adjunct Instructor of Video Game Design
Location: Waukesha, WI
Employee Type: Adjunct Faculty
About the role
Carroll University seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Video Game Design for Fall 2026 to teach the following course:
- VGD115 | Introduction to Video Game Design (4 Credits)
Section A: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:40 - 11:50 AM
Students will learn how to write and design 2-D video games using game creation tools. The course covers principles of idea generation, design documents, rule and level design, game systems and balance, and coding concepts. Students must have their own laptop computer (Windows or Mac). No prior coding or programming experience is necessary.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in the discipline.
- Willingness and ability to support and advance the University mission.
Application materials
Submit the following as part of your application:
- Cover letter (include the course section letter(s) to which you are applying).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required for final candidates).
- Examples of teaching effectiveness, such as past course evaluations or a letter from a supervisor attesting to classroom skills.
About the institution
The College of Arts and Sciences at Carroll University offers undergraduate and graduate programs through seven departments: Communication and Sociology; Computational and Physical Sciences; English, Modern Languages and Philosophy; History, Political Sciences and Religious Studies; Life Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts.
Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum emphasizes intercultural awareness, including cross-cultural immersion experiences. The university serves approximately 3,500 students and is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. While intentionally ecumenical and non-sectarian, the university is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA.