Instructor Digital Gaming and Simulation; Programming - Adjunct Pool

Overview

Instructor Digital Gaming and Simulation (Programming) - Adjunct Pool – Houston, Texas, System Wide. Adjunct position. Post Date:
Dec 15, 2025. We are looking for an Instructor Digital Gaming and Simulation who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. Come be a part of the Mosaic of HCC. Teach variety of courses focusing on Digital gaming & simulation for programmers, and/or artists. These include 2D, 3D, AR/VR game development with professional experience in programming and/or scripting languages in C++ and C#.

Software Knowledge Include

• Unreal Engine
• Unity
• Maxon zBrush
• Autodesk Maya
• Microsoft Visual Studio

The ideal candidate will have strong team building and management skills, knowledge of game design fundamentals and best practices, and experience using a variety of game creation tools.

• Lecture and teach across multiple modalities, online and in-person.
• Provide quality feedback while mentoring students in industry related skills and expectations.
• Mentor students in a workforce environment in developing their portfolio.
• Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.
• Academ ic Advising:
  Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community; provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods; provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues.
• Professional Development:
  Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair; keep pace with developments in the discipline; learn technologies that support student learning; participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.
• Institutional and Community Service:
  Participate in scheduled institutional service activities; participate in discipline committee or program meetings; actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/or committees; adhere to HCCS policies; participate in activities to maintain program and college accreditation standards; assist in articulation of courses and programs with other institutions.

Education
Associate degree in Gaming or related field required. Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certifications must accompany application.

Experience
3 years working experience in gaming software development, as a game designer, artist, and/or programmer required. Portfolio required.

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities


Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment; willing and able to teach day or evening classes at several sites around the city; knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population; possess good organizational and planning skills;

demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities; able to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment; proficient in development of concept and design documents, storyboarding, level design, version control, project management, game engine, and game testing methodologies; preferences: skill in using a virtual sculpting tool is a plus; mentor students in a workforce environment; software knowledge includes Unreal Engine, Unity, Maxon zBrush, Autodesk Maya, MS Visual Studio;

able to teach 2D, 3D, AR/VR game development with programming/scripting languages C++ and C#; teaching Mathematics and Physics for games is a plus.

Note: This job description includes typical duties and may be revised as needed. It does not state or imply this is the only duties to be performed. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions to perform additional duties requested by their supervisor.