Adjunct Faculty - Mobile Game Development Lecture & Lab – Traditional Campus - (Spring 2027) – College of Engineering and Technology

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for adjunct employees

401(k) plan

Gym and Wellness Center

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Mobile Game Development at our Phoenix campus for the Spring 2027 semester. The course covers iterative, cross-platform development, with hands-on labs using Unity 3D and mobile native applications.

The role involves facilitating lectures, engaging students, and assessing performance while aligning with GCU's doctrinal and mission statements. In-person instruction will occur on-campus in Phoenix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4–5 years of experience developing games or simulations using Unity 3D and mobile native applications.
• Teaching or mentoring students in a classroom setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions for Mobile Game Development.
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Mission.

Skills

Game development

Unity 3D

Mobile app development

Teaching / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unity 3D

Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon UniversityThe College of Engineering and Technology employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and mentoring students to best prepare them for the continuously changing worlds of IT and Engineering. Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students.Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Engineering and Technology offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.Why Work at GCU:Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee401(k)Employee Perks and DiscountsGym and Fitness CenterCanyon Health & Wellness CenterGCU Traditional Campus – Phoenix, AZ:Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2027 Semester (01/04/2027 - 04/23/2027)Course: Mobile Game Development Lecture & LabThis course explores iterative, rapid application development techniques, and cross platform development environments, to produce and publish a game for a mobile operating systems. Topics covered include performance profiling and optimization, hardware acceleration, designing for small screens, and interaction via mobile device specific inputs. The laboratory reinforces and expands learning of principles introduced in the lecture. Hands-on activities focus on creating a complete application for a mobile device and publish it on an online store. The application will utilize the key APIs provided on the device, including location awareness, motion detection, networking, and tactile user interface.What You Will Do:Facilitate classroom lecture and discussionsEngage students in learning course objectives and topicsAssess student performance and mentor success in the classroomProvide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon UniversityWhat You Will Bring:Preferred: Bachelors in Computer Science or closely related field and 4-5 years of experience developing games or simulations in Unity 3D and mobile native applications development.Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed aboveYour unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees#INDLOPESUP #gcu #highered #faculty #gamedev #mobiledev #unity