Miami Dade College
Adjunct Faculty, Animation and Game Development
Miami, Florida•Part-time
$54.37 hourly
$54.37 hourly
About the Job
Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking an innovative Adjunct Faculty member in Animation & Game Development to inspire and develop future creators in the rapidly evolving digital media industry. This role offers the opportunity to teach across multiple learning environments—including in-person, live virtual (MDC Live), online, and blended formats—while contributing to a dynamic academic community focused on creativity, technology, and student success. If you have industry experience and a passion for teaching, this is your chance to bring real-world knowledge into the classroom and make a lasting impact.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging lecture and laboratory instruction in animation and game development.
- Evaluate student performance and provide academic guidance and mentorship.
- Contribute to curriculum development aligned with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Participate in departmental and college-wide initiatives, including meetings and committees.
- Support student recruitment and program growth efforts.
- Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support academic excellence.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Game Development & Design, Interactive Media, Information Technology, Video Game Programming, or a closely related field AND one (1) year of full-time industry experience OR a professional portfolio demonstrating applied industry work OR Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in a related field AND one (1) year of full-time industry experience or portfolio OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND four (4) years of full-time industry experience in a production and/or studio environment.
- Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage a diverse student population.
- Experience with active learning techniques.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Please Note: All applications must be submitted online directly at www.mdc.edu/jobs.
About Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 164,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.