Lecturer: Game Design & Development

The University at Albany, State University of New York; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany, State University of New York invites applications for a Lecturer in Game Design & Development (GDD) in the CEHC. The position focuses on teaching game design and development across undergraduate and graduate courses, including game programming, game art, and UI/UX for games.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, provide regular office hours, advise students, and facilitate interdisciplinary projects; they should demonstrate a strong

Qualifications

• MA, MS, MFA in Game Design & Development or closely related field by 8/20/2027.
• Three+ years of academic teaching or professional training experience.
• Two+ years of demonstrated experience with Unity, Unreal or other major game engine.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in varying modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in game design & development in multiple areas (e.g., game programming, game art, game technology, UI/UX).
• Create engaging undergraduate curriculum in game design & development.
• Contribute to curriculum development of the GDD major/minor.
• Provide regular office hours for advising and student support.
• Support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging in teaching and campus community.

Skills

Unity

Unreal Engine

Game Design

Teaching

Education

MA / MS / MFA in Game Design & Development

Job description

The University at Albany, State University of New York invites applications for a Lecturer in Game Design & Development (GDD) in the CEHC. The position focuses on teaching game design and development across undergraduate and graduate courses, including game programming, game art, and UI/UX for games.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, provide regular office hours, advise students, and facilitate interdisciplinary projects; they should demonstrate a strong