[Commlist] Job: Instructor or Lecturer, Games and Interactive Media, UCF

UCF GaIM is hiring an Instructor or Lecturer for the Games and 
Interactive Media program.
https://ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Orlando-FL-Downtown/Instructor-or-Lecturer--Games-and-Interactive-Media_R109200 
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The Opportunity

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) in the College of 
Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites 
applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-earning instructor or lecturer 
position with Games and Interactive Media, anticipated to begin in 
January 2025.

The UCF Nicholson School of Communication and Media’s undergraduate 
Games and Interactive Media Program (GaIM) is now the #6 ranked game 
design program in the world according to the Princeton Review. UCF 
opened the NSCM/GaIM Maker Space in November 2019 at the UCF Downtown 
campus. The Maker Space is designed for games and interactive media 
research, including games, mixed reality (augmented and virtual), 
physical computing, and web/mobile creation and research. It is 
outfitted, among many other items, with several high-performance gaming 
computers (for programming and playing games), multiple VR equipment 
including Oculus Rift and Quest headsets, Microsoft-donated computers 
for use with the headsets, and eye-tracking equipment.

The selected candidate will contribute to the mission of the Games and 
Interactive Media program by teaching primarily web and interactive 
media-related courses, with a focus on upper-division web 
programming. Based on the current workload policy, the teaching load 
will be four courses each fall and spring semester.

Other typical responsibilities include providing appropriate service in 
student advising (academic and career) and actively participating in the 
academic life of the school. This includes attending faculty meetings, 
graduations, assessing student learning, and engaging in committee work. 
These activities are integral to our commitment to student success and 
academic excellence.

External service expectations include work with appropriate academic 
bodies and professional organizations. This position has no research 
expectation, but research and scholarly activities may be supported.

NSCM is a student-centered school with a collegial and friendly faculty 
and staff. We strive to be a premier academic program known for 
excellence in research, teaching, and service to students and the 
community. Our students are active in internships and organizations on 
and off campus, making a significant impact on the local and global 
community. The curriculum emphasizes the theoretical and applied aspects 
of the field and encourages diversity in all aspects of 
communication. NSCM currently offers eight baccalaureates, four master’s 
degree programs, and a Ph.D. program in strategic 
communication. For more information about the school and its GaIM 
programs, visit https://communication.ucf.edu 
<https://communication.ucf.edu/> and 
https://communication.ucf.edu/games-and-interactive-media 
<https://communication.ucf.edu/games-and-interactive-media>.

The College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the university’s natural, 
computational, and social sciences in eight departments, two schools and 
several centers. The college’s programs play a key role in advancing UCF 
as a national research university that is determined to help students 
from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information, visit 
https://sciences.ucf.edu

Minimum Qualifications:

A master’s degree (for an instructor) or a terminal degree (for a 
lecturer) in an appropriate discipline from an accredited 
institution. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree as their highest degree 
will be considered for an instructor only if they can document five 
years or more of professional experience within the games and 
interactive media industry.

Must have some teaching experience, formal or informal (e.g., tutoring, 
holding workshops, creating tutorial videos, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with teaching or professional experience using one or more of 
the following technologies: HTML5, CSS, SASS/LESS/SCSS, Bootstrap, 
JavaScript and JS Libraries, FileZilla and server connection protocols, 
NodeJS, MongoDB, SQL, NoSQL, PHP, and PaaS.

Ability to teach additional courses within the Games and Interactive 
Media track, including foundations and/or game design.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted 
electronically through the Human Resources website, 
https://www.ucf.edu/jobs . In addition to the online application, 
interested candidates should upload the following:

  *

    A letter of application (cover letter) indicating how you are
    prepared to join the faculty at UCF, highlighting teaching or
    training experience and other qualifications.

  *

    A curriculum vitae (CV) or professional resume highlighting
    teaching/training and professional experience.

  *

    Three academic or professional references (including address, phone
    number and email address). Do not include reference letters.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts 
(and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting 
the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Note:  Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be 
simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is 
finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional 
documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Dr. Sercan Şengün, 
Search Committee Chair, (Sercan.Sengun /at/ ucf.edu) 
<mailto:(Sercan.Sengun /at/ ucf.edu)>.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

N/A

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until 
filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you 
to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as 
possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

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