Faculty Game Development Bachelor's Program

Full Sail University; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Sail University located in Winter Park, Florida is seeking a dedicated instructor for its Game Development program. The role demands the ability to create engaging learning environments and effective teaching across both in-person and online courses.

Ideal candidates will possess a related degree, at least four years of work experience in game development, and proficiency in programming languages including C# and C++. Join us to inspire and educate the next generation of game developers!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years related work experience in game development or education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage a dynamic classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain student-centered learning environments.
• Utilize diverse teaching strategies and assess student outcomes.
• Deliver lectures and hold virtual course meetings.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint, and Outlook

Object Oriented Design knowledge

Data Structures and Algorithms knowledge

C#, C++, Java, Python proficiency

Microsoft Visual Studio experience

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software or Computer Engineering, Game Development

Job description

The mission of the Game Development program is to educate game developers who are team-centered individuals prepared to meet the technical challenges and collaborative requirements of the game development industry. Course Directors may be required to teach both on-campus and online.

All positions are full time. Candidates must be a resident of the State of Florida.

Positions are located on and worked from campus in Winter Park, Florida.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create an environment of learning through effective teaching skills, maintain student-centered focus, and update curriculum to keep current and relevant to industry standards.
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and encourage active learning.
• Create learning activities, including assignments, tests, quizzes and labs, and assess student outcomes in a timely manner through effective assessment and constructive feedback to students to support the learning process.
• Perform lectures for campus courses, and hold scheduled virtual course meetings for online courses. Teaching will be conducted through on-campus and online delivery.
• Interact positively with diverse student populations; provide all students with equal opportunities for learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the industry, maintain knowledge and skill relevancy through continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan.

Other Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Full Sail University
• Maintains strict confidentiality of student and company information
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Adheres to company attendance standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversee associate course directors and lab specialists to ensure the integrity of curriculum and degree learning outcomes.

Competencies:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing for grammar and punctuation
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and collaboratively with other teachers and university staff
• Ability to interact professionally and constructively with students and staff at all levels in an immersive, fast paced environment

Education and/or Experience:

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years related and verifiable work experience and are required to hold a Master’s (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software or Computer Engineering, Game Development or related discipline from an accredited college or university.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None

Skills:

• Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong working knowledge of Object Oriented Design, and Data Structures and Algorithms
• Microsoft Visual Studio experience preferred
• Proficiency in programming languages such as: C#, C++, Java, Python0. C++ preferred

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office and classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active student and employee communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system. May be subject to; bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.

Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.