Lecturer - Game Design & Development
Lecturer - Game Design & Development
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$ 4000 - 5500
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Lecturer - Game Design and Development (pool)
College of Engineering & Applied Science
Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!
Who We Are
The Department of Computer Science at UCCS has excelled in preparing undergraduates for careers in thecomputing industry locally and nationally by providing a wide variety of ABET-accredited classes of highquality. The department has over 500 majors across all the programs. We also offer several graduate levelprograms to suit the needs of full-time students as well as working individuals in the area.
Explore the Computer Science Department and undergraduate and graduate degrees: Range: Generally starting at $4000-$5500 per 3-credit hour course. Pay rate is dependent upon the typeof courses taught (e.g. undergraduate graduate or cross-listed). Compensation is prorated based on coursecredit hours. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience qualifications and teaching position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: Determined by course modality: On-campus (typically) online or hybrid. Remote teaching opportunities may be available under certain conditions.
Summary
The College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Game Design and Development from which future appointments to temporary non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.
This position will teach Game Design and Development classes for the department of Computer Science. Classes may be on-campus online or hybrid. Examples of courses/subject area include the following:
- Introduction to Game Development (using GameMaker Studio 2)
- Introductory Programming for Game Developers (using C# and Unity)
- Object-Oriented Design Analysis and Implementation (using C# and Unity)
- Game Design for Diverse Populations (using GameMaker Studio 2)
- Special Topics in Game Design (various topics in game design and game art)
- Special Topics in Game Programming (various topics in game programming)
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Provide instruction to undergraduate/graduate students based on course modality including class and/or lab preparation administering exams grading and maintaining office hours. - Maintain develop and schedule student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
- Plan develop and implement evaluation tools to assess student progress towards course learning objectives.
- Be familiar with learning management systems such as Canvas.
- Other duties as determined by the Department Chair.
Tentative Search Timeline
This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for Game Design and Development in the Department of Computer Science at UCCS. Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.
- Priority Application Dates: Applications submitted by the following dates will receive priority consideration:
- Fall Semester: May 1
- Spring Semester: October 1
- Summer Semester: March 1
- Interview Dates: Candidates whose qualifications match specific course openings may be contacted for interviews at any time as hiring needs arise.
- Potential Start Dates: Employment start dates will vary based on course scheduling needs and will align with the start of the relevant academic semester.
Because this appointment is temporary in nature you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standardUniversity of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave medical or retirement benefits. However you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
- Applicants must have a Masters degree in Computer Science Game Design Game Art or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience designing and developing video games is required.
- At least four months teaching experience is preferred.
- Commercial game development experience is preferred.
Employment Type
Part-Time
