Instructor, Simulation and Gaming Development-9 Month

Cape Fear Community College•Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide classroom instruction to college students through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions, and testing. The successful candidate will maintain and participate in the continued development of the studios and assist students during class as well as during studio/lab hours. This role involves advising students on class scheduling, attending faculty and advisory committee meetings, and participating in student recruitment efforts. The instructor will also participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change, ensuring the curriculum prepares students for the profession.

Requirements

MFA or equivalent degree in Game Design or Digital Arts or MS in Computer Science
Proficiency in one of the following skills: Game Design, 3D Modeling, Animation, coding (specifically C++)
Knowledge of classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
Knowledge of principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
Knowledge of current trends, research and development in the area of assignment
Knowledge of principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
Ability to interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, communicating with others, operating assigned equipment, and handling varied tasks simultaneously
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which include standing or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment, handling varied tasks simultaneously, and bending, stooping, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds
Maintain mental capacity, which allows for making sound decisions, responding to questions, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Nice To Haves

Experience using Unreal Engine 5

Responsibilities

Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
Develop and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons
Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance
Maintain a grade record of individual scores
Provide classroom demonstrations on material, technique, and various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands-on experience as appropriate
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
Maintain material and supply inventories for the course(s) taught
Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely fashion, including but not limited to class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms, and grade rosters
Be punctual and professional
Support a friendly working environment
Work cooperatively with other faculty members to coordinate shared facility areas and supplies
Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and change; ensure that the curriculum contributes to the development of skills, knowledge and abilities, which prepare students to enter into the profession
Advise students on class scheduling
Attend faculty and advisory committee meetings as required
Participate in student recruitment efforts
Maintain and participate in the continued development of the studios
Assist students during class as well as during studio/lab hours