3D Animation & Game Design - Environment Modeling Lecturer - Part-time (Spring 2024)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 10 May 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title 3D Animation & Game Design - Environment Modeling Lecturer - Part-time (Spring 2024)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The 3D Animation & Game Design (ANGD) department in the School of Media and Design seeks a part-time Environment Modeling lecturer to teach online courses. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned.
Benefits
This position is not benefits eligible.
Essential Functions
Basic Instructional Duties:
  • Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
  • Deliver synchronous online instruction to Master of Game Design (MGD) students via Zoom.
  • Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
  • Adhere to UIW policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  • Be available outside of class to help students learn and to answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically.)
  • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Ability to work with the director of the Master of Game Development (MGD) program to develop and delivery instruction on industry-standard skills in the field of Environmental Modeling;
    • Knowledge of game development industry norms and pipelines;
    • Must be knowledgeable and experienced in at least one industry-standard engine (preferably Unity or Unreal);
    • Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology. Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections, as needed;
    • Ability to incorporate technology into teaching;
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
    • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
    Required Education
    BFA or BS in Game Design, Game Programming, Computer Science, or Game Production.
    Required Work Experience
    Significant experience in the game development industry in the field of modeling.
    Preferred Qualifications
    Teaching and industry experience.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    N/A.
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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