Art and Design Instructors, Part-time

Academy of Art University School of Game Development

Part-time Instructors teaching undergraduate and graduate asynchronous art and design classes. Engaging and preparing students to explore their creativity and reach their true potential.

Posted 7/1/2026part-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $43 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare for each class by reviewing existing online course content
Follow the existing syllabus and course outline
Communicate with students via our online learning system
Check-in and post to the class six days a week
Post check-in schedule in the first module
Respond to questions within 24 hours
Be responsive to student needs and concerns
Evaluate and grade student work
Provide assignment feedback within 3 business days of the close of the module period
Participate in class discussions as indicated in the course outline
Complete and submit all progress grades as well as mid-term and final grades
Email students who are absent from class
Communicate concerns to other University departments as needed
Perform additional instructor duties as assigned by the Department Director
Participate in University training for teaching in Brightspace

Requirements

What you’ll need

A positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset to successfully troubleshoot a variety of technical matters.
Strong time management and organizational skill sets.
A passion for art and design with at least two years of professional experience.
Professional work experience must relate directly to the skills taught in the class.
Knowledge of PCs and Macs is highly preferred.
Respective software program and/or tool shop knowledge is necessary.
BFA or MFA as well as prior teaching experience is preferred.
A master’s degree is required for teaching graduate level courses.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k options
paid sick leave
access to a commuter benefit program
swimming pool with multiple lanes
two fitness centers
recreational programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Course Content PreparationGrading And EvaluationAssignment FeedbackTechnical TroubleshootingSoftware Program Knowledge

Soft Skills

Positive AttitudeSolution-Oriented MindsetOrganizational Skills

Certifications

BFAMFAMaster's Degree