About this role
Adjunct posting - Game Art Production 3D
The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is seeking a Part Time Adjunct Instructor for our Game Department to teach Game Art Production 3D. This course develops professional-level skills in creating game-ready 3D assets, focusing on industry-standard pipelines and workflows. Students will create a heroic prop from concept to final implementation, learning critical techniques in modeling, UV mapping, texturing, and optimization for game engines. The course emphasizes documentation and portfolio development through professional game development platforms.
Desired candidates with a background in art and technology will be considered for this role. They will have moderate experience with several 3D art programs and demonstrate capabilities using technology tools to facilitate and teach sculpting. This course is scheduled for in person sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 - 3:15 PM (EST). The position will begin January 2027.
Position : Adjunct Instructor, part-time
Qualifications:
A BFA/MFA in art or design with a focus on 3D Art, game design, or technology will be considered.
Experience teaching at the college level is desired, but not required.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Date of Hire: Spring 2027
A completed application will include:
A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role as well as highlights of their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
A CV including names/contact details for three references
Please direct any questions regarding the position to the search committee chair, Zach Winegardner, . Review of applicants will begin on October 14, 2026, and applications will continue to be received and reviewed until the position is filled.
About CCAD: Columbus College of Art & Design, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest private art and design colleges in the United States with more than 1,100 undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate students choose from 12 majors. With strong exhibition and visiting artists programs and a commitment to the integration of business and art, CCAD is a leader in art and design education.
About Columbus :
As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020.
And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.
EEO Statement:
Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.