Adjunct Instructor of Video Game Design

Adjunct Instructor of Video Game Design for Fall 2026

Carroll University seeks to hire an Adjunct Instructor of Video Game Design for Fall 2026.

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. Students will learn 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/programming experience is necessary.

Qualifications: Graduate degree in discipline.

The College: The College of Arts and Sciences 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.

Carroll University: Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness, including cross-cultural immersion experiences. Carroll University is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. The University serves approximately 3500 students. The University, though intentionally ecumenical and non-sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Submission of letters of recommendation, or course evaluations, is encouraged. Please indicate the course section letter(s) to which you are applying within your cover letter.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.

The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

Graduate Transcript(s) - Unofficial graduate transcripts will suffice for initial application. However, official graduate transcripts will be required for all final faculty candidates/new hires. To be considered "Official," transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to Carroll University. If you wish to submit official transcripts at time of initial application, please request they be sent electronically to cuaa@carrollu.edu or be sent as a sealed hard copy to the address provided below:

Carroll University

Attn: Academic Affairs - Voorhees 232

100 N. East Avenue

Waukesha, WI 53186

As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV and examples of teaching effectiveness. If you have past course evaluations, please submit several that demonstrate your teaching effectiveness. In lieu of course evaluations, a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.

The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.