Game Programming Faculty

University of Advancing Technology; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Advancing Technology is seeking an instructor to teach students the basics of game programming using a scripting language and C++.

The role covers fundamentals of programming, 2D/3D graphics, and game physics, with focus on DirectX and graphics libraries. You will guide learners through practical tutorial-based exercises, preparing them for subsequent courses in the program. Experience in classroom teaching and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching C++ and game programming basics.
• Knowledge of databases and data types, loops, and functions.
• Familiarity with DirectX and graphics libraries.
• Ability to teach 2D/3D graphics concepts to beginners.

Responsibilities

• Instruct fundamentals of programming including variables, data types, loops, and conditionals.
• Demonstrate 2D graphics theory using bitmaps and sprites.
• Identify input commands from keyboard, mouse, joystick.
• Teach game logic: collision detection, motion, finite state programming.
• Explain digital sound concepts and playback commands.
• Demonstrate 3D graphics theory and animation.

Skills

C++

Programming basics

Game programming basics

Tools

DirectX

Graphics libraries

Databases

Job description

University of Advancing Technology is currently recruiting an instructor to effectively instruct students in using a scripting language to study basics of game programming, graphics programming. Position requires knowledge of C++, data base, Direct X and Graphic Libraries. Knowledge of variables, data types, looping, conditional logic, functions, arrays, types, and other basic concepts allows the student to learn game concepts without a language course and prepares the student for future courses in this program during the first year. Students will gain valuable programming experience by writing simple tutorial-based games.

• Recognize the fundamentals of computer programming such as variables, data types, branching and looping
• Demonstrate 2D computer graphics theory using bitmaps and animated sprites
• Identify device input commands including keyboard, mouse and joystick
• Apply game logistics of collision detection, object motion and finite state based programming
• Describe the fundamental theory of digital sound, file formats, effects commands and music playback commands
• Demonstrate 3D computer graphics theory using 3D object creation, manipulation and animation