Instructor or Lecturer, Games and Interactive Media

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media in the University of Central Florida’s College of Sciences is hiring an instructor or lecturer for its Games and Interactive Media program. This is a nine-month, non-tenure-earning, annually renewable position with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance. The anticipated start date is August 2027.

The successful candidate will teach foundations, web, and/or games courses in support of the Digital Media B.A., including its Web and Game Design specializations. Instructional duties comprise four undergraduate courses per semester. Courses may include Game Design, Introduction to Digital Media, Immersive Platforms, Creative Industries, Digital Cultures and Narratives, Contemporary Topics, and Game Testing; other courses may be assigned based on program needs or the candidate’s expertise.

Other responsibilities include academic and career advising, participation in the school’s academic life (such as faculty meetings, graduations, and assessment of student learning), and external service with relevant academic disciplinary bodies and professional organizations. There is no research expectation, although research and scholarly activities may be supported. Instruction and service assignments follow the department’s current equitable workload policy.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B sponsorship, H-1B transfers, and employment-based visa processing for individuals sponsored by another employer are not available. UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins unless the posting explicitly states otherwise.

Requirements

• For an instructor appointment: a master’s degree in an appropriate discipline related to Games and Interactive Media from an accredited institution.
• For a lecturer appointment: a terminal degree in an appropriate discipline related to Games and Interactive Media from an accredited institution.
• Authorization to work for any U.S. employer; H-1B sponsorship and transfers are unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative educational environment with faculty, students, and administrators.
• Experience teaching in varied delivery modes, including large lectures, small skills classes, online/web, or mixed-mode environments, or equivalent industry experience.
• Technical experience with game engines or web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses each semester in foundations, web, and/or games, supporting the Digital Media B.A. and its Web and Game Design specializations.
• Teach courses that may include Game Design, Introduction to Digital Media, Immersive Platforms, Creative Industries, Digital Cultures and Narratives, Contemporary Topics, and Game Testing; other courses may be assigned according to need or expertise.
• Provide academic and career advising to students.
• Participate in the academic life of the school, including faculty meetings, graduations, and assessment of student learning.
• Provide external service through appropriate academic disciplinary bodies and professional organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending; and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid annual and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level