Job Title: Digital Entertainment, Esports and Game Development Adjunct Training Instructor
Location: USO-Georgia Film Academy
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 278521
About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Department Information

The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) is a professional organization, a unit of the University System of Georgia, that is committed to leading and advancing the entertainment arts industry and its workforce in Georgia. The GFA supports the Georgia Film Consortium (GFC), which is a unique state-wide collaboration of institutions of the University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia and Independent institutions who offer professional courses in film, television, digital entertainment, Esports, and game development.

The GFA promotes rigorous professional training and supports opportunities for film and television production craft internships and placement in creative industries, apprenticeships and jobs in an effort to build a permanent and sustainable industry in the state. On behalf of the USG, TCSG, and their institutions, as well as private higher education institutions in Georgia who choose to use its resources, the GFA is dedicated to the development of both Georgia's workforce and the industry which will utilize it.

Responsibilities

• Teach Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development Courses on a semesterly basis.
  • Manage courses through systematic use of syllabi and online student learning management system (D2L).

  • Keep accurate records of students' class performance, attendance, and grades; evaluate students for consideration for internship program.

  • Submit attendance and grade reporting as required per institutional deadlines.

  • Teach, train, advise and mentor students to help them develop skills necessary to join the digital entertainment industry workforce in Georgia.

• Handle and complete various administrative responsibilities associated with class management.

• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Attend and participate in the All-Instructor Conference at the start of each semester

Required Qualifications

• A combination of:
• Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field and ten or more years widely recognized industry work experience in Live Event Production, Broadcast, Streaming, Esports, Digital Entertainment, New Media, and Game Development.
  • Significant recognized experience (ten or more years) related to course content.

  • Specialized training in course content.

  • Specialized certification in course content.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, PowerPoint, working with laptop and projector-basic knowledge. Familiarity of online learning management systems a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred, but not required:
  • Teaching experience

  • Membership in course content-related guild or trade union

• Instructors credentials, credits, and work experience must be recognized and respected by industry.

Required Documents to Attach

Unofficial transcripts must be attached. Office transcripts must be submitted within one month of the hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse functions of delivering instruction in higher education:
  • Skill in communication of instruction.

  • Organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

  • In depth expertise in at least one of the following crafts or areas: Esports Event Production, Live Production, Live Stream Broadcasting, Game Development

• Knowledge, understanding and/or experience to train students in the following digital entertainment crafts and concepts:
  • Roles in new media, live production, broadcast and streaming

  • Live event production, broadcast and streaming (basic equipment, roles and procedures)

  • General live event etiquette and procedures (terminology, general safety, call sheets, run-of-show, load-in/load-out, talent management, guest management, stakeholder management, etc.)

  • Live event hosting and casting

  • Gaming and esports terminology

  • Event management processes

  • Game development processes

  • Video content editing (basic equipment and procedures)

  • Deep familiarity with terminology and concepts around developments in new media and digital entertainment (latest gaming hardware platforms, virtual production, VR, AR/XR, game development engines, etc.)

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.

Other Information

• This work may involve use of a computer, standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, lifting and operating industry standard and presentational equipment.

• This work is typically performed in a classroom and/or stage/warehouse space.

• Candidate must have reliable transportation to report to assigned teaching site, which may vary by course and semester.