Adjunct Faculty – Humanities and Social Sciences Department (Evergreen)

Located in Redmond, Washington, DigiPen Institute of Technology is a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, Computer Engineering, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master’s degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. DigiPen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade.

To learn more, visit: https://www.digipen.edu/ .

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at DigiPen Institute of Technology invites applicants for potential future positions of Adjunct Faculty to teach Communications courses across various degree programs. Adjunct positions are assessed each semester and qualified applicants will be contacted when needs arise.

The Department covers many subject areas, such as literature, communication, world history, philosophy, psychology, and more. Department faculty bring an extensive humanities background in psychology, English, and the social sciences, as well as an appetite for thoroughly exploring and examining today’s rich media landscape. In many cases, courses are deliberately geared to the interests and pursuits of DigiPen students. Adjuncts routinely teach courses in introductory and professional communications, with the potential of teaching other courses in the adjuncts area of expertise. Join our faculty team and help students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen fields.

After completing the application process, you may be invited to participate in the interview process. If accepted, you will be added to our pool of pre-approved adjuncts. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences hires adjunct faculty from the pool of pre-approved adjuncts each semester on an as-needed basis.

This is an ongoing posting. For more information about DigiPen’s offerings, visit:

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Position: Adjunct Faculty – Communications

Reports to: Humanities and Social Sciences Department Chair

Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach communications courses in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Prepare and submit (in the Learning Management System) timely grade reports and other reports on student performance
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Organize class material, activities, and assignments
• Relate assessments to learning outcomes
• Manage Student Teaching Assistants, supervising their time cards and reviewing their weekly hours, if required
• Provide input on, create, and improve course materials
• Offer weekly office hours
• In-person teaching, with online classes when necessary, located in Redmond, WA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the subject areas in which the individual is responsible for instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and instruction
• Skills in Word, PowerPoint, Moodle, and MS Teams

Qualifications / Competencies

• Master’s Degree or higher in Communications, or related field
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• College level teaching experience
• Comfortable with technology
• Ability to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles, special needs, etc.

Preference

Applicants with video game industry experience.

Salary Range:

$4,752 – $7,983 per term, depending on credit hours, class size, and faculty rank

Not benefits eligible.

Application Procedure:

Applications should include, or you will be asked to provide, the following:

• A cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Academic Transcripts of most recently attended educational institutions (unofficial is acceptable for the application, with an official copy requested later)
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Inclusion and diversity statement
• Copy of most recent teaching evaluations

Upon accepting an offer of employment with us, the candidate will receive an invitation for a required background check, employment verification, and 5-panel drug screen as a part of the hiring process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted on a continuous basis and remain active for 365 days. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Notes:

• All Adjunct positions are part-time, temporary assignments (for no more than one semester at a time), dependent upon student enrollment and instructional needs, and subject to budget consideration and approval. DigiPen Institute of Technology reserves the right to extend application deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.
• We recommend you answer “Yes” to the preliminary application question, “Would you like to be considered for other positions now or in the future?”, to facilitate moving you into a specific requisition in the future. Thank you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and academic freedom are priorities of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as DigiPen endorses the goals of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.