Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Mon Sep 11 2023 Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time instructor in Computer Information Systems and Programming for Game Design to join the Division of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Health. The faculty member will teach courses in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Programming for Game Design degree programs. We are excited to find an instructor that will work with the division to promote the Programming for Game Design degree program as a great career opportunity for our students and help to develop industry partnerships. Ideal candidates will bring professional experience working in 2D and 3D gaming environments and a broad range of technical and creative skills. The ability to connect your professional experiences to course material in order to bring relevance to the material in the classroom setting is highly desired.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach courses in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Programming for Game Design
Coordinate program offerings and facilitate partnerships to grow and expand and innovate within the program for Gaming Design
Willingness to continually update the program in order to stay relevant with and new software and languages used in game design and practices so that students' degrees are marketable in the industry
Hold regularly scheduled office hours to provide students with support
Assess program goals and student progress
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Animation, Game Design or a related discipline, OR a Master's degree or higher plus 18 graduate credit hours in Computer Science, Animation, Game Design or a related discipline
Experience with and ability to teach courses in the following languages: C#, C , Java, Java Script, HTML, SQL, and Python
Knowledge of the history of Gaming and Game Design
Experience in 2D design and 3D modeling of game assets
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for an increasingly diverse student population
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency using the game engine Unity 3D or similar environments
At least one year of experience in teaching, preferably at the community college level
Experience with online instruction
Additional Information:
Salary: $47,802 per year
Special Information:
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts