Part-Time Lecturer, Department of Interactive Media

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Interactive Media at the University of Miami has a record of producing outstanding game designers with a blend of creative and technical skills and a focus on social impact design. Many of our graduates work as UX designers game designers, and user researchers. We are looking to strengthen our team with the appointment of an adjunct faculty in game design who has a proven track record of creative and professional experience. The faculty will play a leading role in teaching Designing Games for Impact. The ideal candidate will have previous experience designing games for impact and serious games and the ability to generate engaging interactive experiences. Experience or skills working with virtual reality products and interfaces and/or 3D modeling is desirable. Previous experience in teaching and curriculum development also is desired. The successful candidate should possess good interpersonal skills and be an inventive teacher. Candidates should demonstrate subject knowledge as well as skills relevant to subject development within an academic and professional context.

Requirements

• M.A., M.F.A., or Ph.D. is required for appointment as a lecturer
• At least three years of professional experience.
• Cover letter
• CV
• Portfolio (or links to creative work)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience designing games for impact and serious games
• Ability to generate engaging interactive experiences
• Experience or skills working with virtual reality products and interfaces
• 3D modeling
• Previous experience in teaching and curriculum development

Responsibilities

• Teaching Designing Games for Impact
• Demonstrate subject knowledge as well as skills relevant to subject development within an academic and professional context.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and be an inventive teacher.

What This Job Offers

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