Instructor or Lecturer, Games and Interactive Media

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media in the University of Central Florida’s College of Sciences invites applications for an instructor or lecturer in its Games and Interactive Media program. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-earning, annually renewable appointment with a career path that may include promotion based on years of service and performance. The position is anticipated to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate foundations, web, and/or games courses in support of the Digital Media B.A., including its Web and Game Design specializations. Relevant areas may include game development, web design, mobile and responsive design, virtual, augmented, or mixed reality, and technical art. The instructional load is four courses per semester. Potential courses 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 program needs and the candidate’s expertise. The position also involves student academic and career advising and participation in the academic life of the school, including faculty meetings, graduations, and assessment of student learning. External service includes engagement with appropriate academic disciplinary bodies and professional organizations. There is no research expectation, though research and scholarly activity may be supported. Teaching and service assignments follow the department’s current equitable workload policy. Applicants must submit an online application, a letter of application describing their preparation and qualifications, and a resume or curriculum vitae. The selected candidate must provide official transcripts and, where applicable, U.S. degree-equivalency evaluations. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; H-1B sponsorship, transfers, and employment-based visa processing for applicants currently sponsored by another employer are unavailable. 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.

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 a variety of delivery modes, including large lectures, small skills classes, online, or mixed-mode environments, or equivalent industry experience.
Technical experience with game engines or web technologies.

Responsibilities

Teach four undergraduate courses per semester in foundations, web, and/or games, supporting the Digital Media B.A. and its Web and Game Design specializations.
Teach courses such as Game Design, Introduction to Digital Media, Immersive Platforms, Creative Industries, Digital Cultures and Narratives, Contemporary Topics, and Game Testing, with other courses assigned based on need and 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.
Engage in external service with appropriate academic disciplinary bodies and professional organizations.