Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA. Adjunct Faculty, MPS in Game Design (Asynchronous) Department: School of Creative and Professional Studies (SCPS) Program: Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Game Design Status: Part-time,
Adjunct Format: 100% Online, Asynchronous (8-week terms) Program Overview The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Game Design at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a 30-credit, fully online graduate degree that prepares emerging creative professionals to design, prototype, and launch innovative games across platforms and genres. The program integrates artistic vision, interactive systems design,
gamification, leadership, and production management. MICA’s learning environment mirrors real-world collaborative ecosystems—where data scientists, designers, educators, and technologists work together. We position game creation as a critical, interdisciplinary art form, balancing technical competency with the critical literacy to understand play as a cultural and social phenomenon. General Purpose To provide
high-quality asynchronous instruction for graduate students in the MPS in Game Design, conveying professional expertise in game theory, mechanics, narrative, and production. Faculty serve as mentors, guiding students as they translate artistic intent into production reality within a rigorous, studio-based online environment. Summary of Essential Functions Asynchronous Delivery: Design and maintain an engaging online
learning environment via Canvas. Instructional Excellence: Deliver core instruction that satisfies the primary learning outcomes of the assigned course(s). Timely Feedback: Provide substantive written or video-recorded feedback on student assignments within 48 hours of submission. Student Engagement: Foster inclusive learning communities and hold weekly synchronous virtual office hours. Essential Duties &
Responsibilities Maintain a consistent presence in the online classroom (at least 4 days in a 7-day cycle). Reply to student communications within 24 hours. Keep a real-time gradebook with grades posted within 72 hours of module completion. Update and maintain Canvas course shells, including syllabi, assignment dates, and supplementary tutorials. Participate in faculty development and meet expectations defined in
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