Duke University, Pratt Masters Programs
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Position Title:
Game Design Mentor-Coach
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
(posted 2024/11/05, listed until 2025/05/05)
Position Description:
The Pratt School of Engineering, Institute for Enterprise Engineering at Duke University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to serve as faculty-mentor for their Game Design, Development and Innovation Program. Coaching sessions will be provided to a group of students (Group as a game studio). This position is expected to be part time.
This is a temporary two-year appointment with extension possible based on needs.
Candidate should have relevant background in the topics of interest or more than 7 years of professional experience in areas of game design, game development and/or related to game tools and the application of games for innovation.
The successful candidate for this role will be expected to:
- Assist with the design, organization, and delivery of one or two lectures and workshops per semester.
- Collaborate with the faculty member and/or program director responsible for the course
- Mentor students in the class and respond to student issues throughout the semester
- Assist with multiple types of assessments of student performance in the course
- Meet with student teams on a weekly basis, provide academic advising, and industry specific coaching and advice
- Help advocate and communicate concerns to faculty and program administrators
Adjunct Instructor is a non-regular rank faculty position.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
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