Part-Time Teaching Opportunities – FAAD, Game Design

Sheridan is looking for outstanding individuals to join our faculty team in the Game Design Program. This program offers students a comprehensive set of practical and critical skills, as well as knowledge of game design and development. We are looking for part-time professors to teach in the following courses within Honours Bachelor of Game Design:

GAME27900 Level Design 1 – Foundations of Level Design (3 hours – 1 section)

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GAME31208 – Game Practice 3: Gamification Project-Design Research (4 hours – 1-2 sections)

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GAME39275 – UX and Social Network (3 hours – 3-4 sections)

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GAME31816 – Design Practice 4: Gamification Product – Production, Data, Analytics (4 hours – 1-2 sections)

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Sheridan professors are responsible for developing an effective learning environment for students while respecting their diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering course curriculum in classroom and/or online, which includes ensuring student awareness of course objectives, delivery of learning outcomes, approach and evaluation techniques;
• Tutoring and academic counselling of students, while evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ work within assigned courses; Faculty are expected make themselves accessible to students outside of class via email or scheduled office hours;
• Defining, evaluating, and validating learning outcomes and designing appropriate strategies and tools for assessing student learning; Faculty are responsible for completing all grading of assignments in the agreed upon time frame; Grading of student work should include quality feedback that assists students in the understanding of the subject matter;
• Developing individualized instruction and multi-media presentations and incorporating technology into the learning process where applicable; Faculty are responsible to ensure course materials deliver the learning objectives included in the course outlines;
• Attending periodic faculty meetings and being responsive to communication from the Program Coordinator, staff and administration outside of class hours, for planning purposes and course maintenance.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You are a student-centered individual with a passion for facilitating student success and enhancing the student experience.

You have a passion for sharing your knowledge with others and contributing to the advancement of your field.

The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:

• All Positions
• Master’s degree and/or equivalent relevant industry experience;
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry preferred;
• Proven experience mentoring and facilitating teams, fostering collaboration, inclusive participation, and constructive critique;
• Network of contacts with other professionals in the game industry;
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills;
• Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment.
• GAME27900 Level Design 1
• Minimum of 5 years related professional experience as a Game Level Designer or comparable;
• Have Designed, Developed and Shipped multiple levels for a variety of platforms;
• Experience working with editors and engines in the development of game levels;
• Understanding of Level Design principles of play and what goes in to making “good levels” for a variety of genres.
• GAME31208 – Game Practice 3 and GAME31816 – Design Practice 4
• Minimum of 5 years related professional experience as a Game Producer or comparable;
• Strong proficiency in evaluating game systems across multiple contexts, including serious, applied, or transformational games beyond entertainment;
• Ability to produce and assess industry-standard documentation, such as project plans, design documents, workflows, and presentations that clearly defend design decisions;
• Demonstrated ability to guide students through research-informed, iterative game design processes, including problem framing, prototyping, testing, and refinement.
• GAME39275 – UX and Social Network
• Minimum of 5 years related professional experience as a UI/UX Developer, Community Manager or comparable;
• Knowledge of Game User Experience (UX) design, including usability evaluation, player onboarding, accessibility, player psychology, and engagement design;
• Experience designing, managing, researching, or analyzing online communities, social networks, or live-service game ecosystems;
• Knowledge of ethical engagement practices, monetization systems, and pattern identification within digital products and games.

Who We Are

Founded in 1967, Sheridan has grown from a local college of 400 students to one of Ontario's leading postsecondary institutions, educating approximately 22,500 full-time and 18,500 continuing and part-time studies students every year on three campuses in three Ontario cities — Oakville, Brampton and Mississauga.

An award-winning institution, Sheridan attracts students from across Canada and around the world. Sheridan's 210,000+ alumni play a critical role in shaping the future of our society in the fields of arts, business, community service, health, technology, and skilled trades.

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

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Other Details
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design
Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Resident Position | Fully on-site
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Type of Vacancy: These are new positions
Hourly Rate: Based on relevant educational qualifications and experience
Hours/Week: 1 – 6 hours
Start Date: Fall 2026/Winter 2027
Application Details: Please submit your resume and cover letter. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: Posted until positions are filled

First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory.

Over two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Between 1781 to 1820, eight treaties were signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation who opened their territory to settlement. Today, Sheridan campuses are located on Treaty 14, also known as the Head of the Lake Purchase of 1806 and Treaty 22 and 23 of 1820.

Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.