Online Adjunct Faculty - Algorithms for Games and Simulations

Prioritize Student Engagement

• Respond to students within set timeframes and reach out proactively to those needing additional support.
• Recognize student needs holistically and connect them with relevant resources.
• Encourage participation, collaboration, and strong faculty-student relationships to enhance learning and build skills.

Share Expertise and Resources

• Stay current in your field of expertise.
• Share your experience and recommend relevant supplementary materials to enhance student understanding of course content.
• Find accessible ways to explain complex topics.

Evaluate Student Work and Provide Feedback

• Evaluate student work and provide individualized, constructive feedback within set timeframes.
• Promote growth and mastery of course outcomes.

Facilitate Discussions

• Encourage student interaction through active participation in online discussions.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging, and respectful environment that promotes open dialogue and diverse perspectives.

Courses

• GAM-355 Algorithms for Games and Simulations

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Game Programming, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in game programming or related field.
• Proficiency in Pathfinding (A*); Graph Theory; Optimization; Sorting/Searching; Simulation Loops; Physics Approximation; Procedural Generation; Performance Profiling.

We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise and pedagogical skills to the classroom.

Compensation

The standard compensation for courses is $2,200 per 8-week undergraduate course and $2,500 per 10-week graduate course. Actual pay is determined at the time of course assignment based on discipline.

Benefits

Exceptional Benefits (because You’re Exceptional):

• Employer-funded retirement
• Free tuition program
• Professional development opportunities