Adjunct Instructor, Information Sciences Game Design and Development

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Arizona

On-site

USD 75,000 - 90,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plans
Tuition reduction for employees and family members

Job summary

The UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Information Sciences Game Design and Development for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Responsibilities include instructing students, advising, and assisting with Capstone projects. Candidates can work remotely and may be hired as part-time faculty outside Arizona. The hourly rate ranges from $46.88 to $56.25. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree for undergraduate instruction or a Ph.D. with 3 years of experience for graduate instruction, emphasizing expertise in game design and development.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required for undergraduate instruction.
  • Ph.D. and 3 years experience required for graduate instruction.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct students in game design and development.
  • Advise students and hold office hours.
  • Assist with Capstone projects and provide feedback.

Skills

Instruction experience
Student support
Project-based pedagogy

Education

Master's degree
PhD in a related field

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Information Sciences Game Design and Development

Adjunct Instructor, Information Sciences Game Design and Development

Posting Number req25728

Department Information Science

Department Website Link https://infosci.arizona.edu/

Location To Be Determined

Address USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona College of Information Science focuses on the intersection of people, data, and technology, offering innovative programs in information science, data science, cybersecurity, game design, and immersive technologies. Established in 2023 and expanded in 2025, the college provides STEM-designated undergraduate and master’s degrees, and a PhD in Information. With nationally ranked programs such as the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, #4 Best Master’s in Data Science, and #10 Global Ranking of Library and Information Science Programs. It emphasizes computational thinking, ethical reasoning, and multicultural communication while driving research and partnerships such as Arizona Cybersecurity Academy, AI Core, Gaming and Virtual Worlds, Human-Centered Computing, and many other areas of research.

The Adjunct Instructor for Game Design and Development will provide instruction for programs for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, contingent upon availability of funding. NOTE: The teaching schedule will be dependent upon class assignment, assignment may be classroom-based, virtual, or some combination thereof, depending on need and instructor preference.

Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment. If you are selected for this position and are employed to work remotely from outside of Arizona, your overtime exemption status will depend on the laws of the state where you perform your work. For employees working outside of Arizona, you may be hired as an hourly employee in accordance with state laws, and your position title would be “Part-Time Faculty” instead of “Adjunct Instructor” in accordance with university practices. These changes would not affect the position duties as outlined. An hourly rate for this position would be $46.88-$56.25 per hour.

Your teaching load may make you eligible for benefits if you work at a 0.5 FTE or greater for 90 days or longer. You may also become eligible for retirement if you work at a 0.5 FTE or greater for 20 weeks or longer. As courses and loads are determined, we will notify employees should they gain benefits and/or retirement eligibility status.

Possible U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please visit talent.arizona.edu

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Instruct students in field of expertise.
  • Plan course delivery, align content with other courses as needed, and provide feedback on student work.
  • Advise students, hold office hours, and provide student support.
  • Assist with Capstone projects or individual student projects as needed, engaging in project-based pedagogy when possible.
Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate Instruction:

  • Master's degree in a related field

Graduate Instruction:

  • Ph.D. in a related field AND
  • A minimum of 3 years working as a professional expert in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Terminal degree in Information Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Library Science, Media Ecology, Game Media, Gaming Behavior, Game Design and Production, Game Development, or other related field.
  • Content expertise that aligns with enrollment needs.
Rank

Instructor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA

To Be Determined

Full Time/Part Time

To be Determined

Number of Hours Worked per Week

16-30

Job FTE

0.40-0.75

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

To be Determined

Rate of Pay

$75,000-$90,000

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

8/17/2026

Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates

HR-infosci@arizona.edu

Open Date

4/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application window is expected to close 05/26/2026.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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