Overview
Visual Art for Games- Adjunct Faculty- Traditional Ground at Grand Canyon University, College of Arts and Media. This role teaches part-time, face-to-face at the Phoenix campus.
What You Will Do
- Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions while incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
- Engage students in cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.
- Assess student performance and mentor classroom success to prepare them for their chosen career path.
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
What You Will Bring
Minimum Education : Bachelor’s degree in game art, game or graphic design, film, illustration, or other creative field, scriptwriting or a business degree with industry experience; OR bachelor’s degree in game development or other related STEAM field.Minimum of 3 years working in the game design industry, highly skilled in visual software used in the game industries including the Adobe Creative Cloud.Required : Portfolio and case studies of game production projects worked on by the candidate.Examples of application of design skills to game content, assets, and branding.Knowledge of game theory, mechanics, player motivation and the game marketplace; the game production pipeline, game creative direction, ability to manage a creative team.Please include a summary of practical work experience within the game entertainment market, including analog, digital, and mobile.Course and Technology
Course : Visual Art for Games. Students will learn visual design and art in the context of game development, including tools for game pitches and concept presentation. Technology requirement : Students must provide a laptop capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud.
Application Details
Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2026 semester (01 / 05 / 2026 - 04 / 26 / 2026). Before submitting your application, please attach your unofficial transcript for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.
Additional Information
GCU is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. The College of Arts and Media offers opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, on-campus. Benefits may include Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance, 401(k), employee perks and discounts, and access to gym and health facilities.
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