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Adjunct Faculty, Game Studies and Design (open rank) - Informatics Programs

Game Studies & Design (GSD) is a new education program of Informatics Programs, housed in the School of Information Sciences. The minor serves undergraduates who are interested in the study and design of games, gaming, game design and the digital, extended and virtual reality (XR/VR), and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies involved with the crafting of interactive systems and interfaces relevant to the game, film, education, and media industries, as well as a range of other emerging professions. Course topics include the logical, algorithmic, narrative, and design capacities needed to make games, interactive narratives, and simulations, as well as the history, cultural meaning, social impact, ethics, and the increasingly significant role of games, gaming, and interactive media in a diverse society.

Informatics Programs is accepting applications for part-time adjunct faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses (1-4 credit) in a range of areas supporting Game Studies and Design. Courses may be scheduled on campus or online via Canvas and Zoom. Adjunct faculty are sought for the second 8 weeks of Fall 2022, as well as the Spring and Fall 2023 academic terms. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Current areas include:

Art for Games

Videogame Programming (Unity or Unreal Engine)

Narrative game development with Twine

Interactive fiction

Minimum Qualifications

BS/BA (or equivalent) in Art, Computer Science, Design, English, Information Science, Media, Music, or a related area.

Expertise in needed curricular areas, which may change depending on enrollments, including art for games, game development (using videogame platforms such as Unreal or Unity, or text-based game tools such as Inform or Twine), game production

Preferred Qualifications

MS/MA or PhD (or equivalent) in Art, Computer Science, Design, English, Information Science, Media, Music, or a related area.

Prior relevant teaching or training experience.

Prior experience in the videogame industry.

Appointment Information
These are part-time adjunct positions. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close dates listed below.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
For full consideration, please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your letter of application (including an indication of your expertise in needed curricular areas), resume, and the names and complete contact information of three professional references.

Applications must be received by 6 p.m. CST on June 15, 2023(extended date). Interviews and hiring decisions may be made before the close date, but all candidates will receive consideration for an open position.

Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact the iSchool HR team at ischool-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1012766
Job Category: Faculty
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Requisition ID: 1012766
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu




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