Adjunct Lecturer - Game Design and Development (Continuous Posting)

About the Role

The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) at the University at Albany seeks adjunct lecturers for its new and growing Game Design & Development (GDD) program. This position offers an opportunity for a dynamic educator and practitioner to contribute to a rich interdisciplinary curriculum within the Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship Complex (ETEC), a $180M state-of-the-art research, instructional, and entrepreneurial facility.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in game design and development, which may include but are not limited to:
  • Game programming
  • Game art
  • Game technology
  • The business of games
  • Game studies
  • UI/UX for games
  • Game design
• Design and deliver effective instruction across in-person, online, and hybrid modalities.
• Integrate current professional practices, tools, or industry experience into academic coursework.
• Communicate effectively and foster an inclusive learning environment that supports student success within a diverse academic community.
• Develop inclusive and equitable relationships within the diverse campus community.
• Support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to the role.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • A MA, MS, or MFA in Game Design & Development, Information Science, English, Animation, Computer Science, Engineering, Networking, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Three or more years of academic teaching or professional training experience.
  • An ongoing professional practice in game or play-related work, commercial or indie game development, or game-related asset production/technical art.
  • Demonstrated readiness to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in varying modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid).
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • A terminal degree in Game Design and Development, Information Science, English, Animation, Computer Science, Engineering, Networking, or a closely related field.
  • Experience teaching graduate courses in game design and development.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching in multiple modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid).
  • One or more years of industry experience in game design and development.

Working Environment

• Typical office environment.
• In-person and online courses.
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary academic setting.

Position ID: 199947. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.