Adjunct Faculty - Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

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Worcester Until 9/20/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD)

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Interactive Media & Game Development - IMGD - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) program. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic program. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related activities at WPI with teaching assignments matched with the background and availability of the applicant.

Applicants should either hold an advanced degree in a related discipline to IMGD (such as media arts, computational media, computer science, writing, or design), or have significant practical experience in the relevant area, or both. The ideal applicant will have successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience.

Compensation: $6,000–$7,500 per course

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

About this role

Summary

Teach courses in interactive media and game development; no formal experience required

Job title

Adjunct Faculty - Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD)

Experience level

graduate or practical experience

Industry

education

Location requirements

Worcester-based, no remote work allowed

Salary

$6k–$8k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

advanced degree in media arts, computational media, computer science, writing, or designteaching experience

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

media artscomputational mediacomputer sciencedesign
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Worcester, MA, USA

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