3D Animation & Game Design - Game Programming Senior Portfolio Lecturer - Part-time

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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.

The 3D Animation & Game Design (ANGD) Program in the School of Media and Design seeks a part-time lecturer for 3D Animation to teach online courses as part of the Master of Game Development (MGD) program.
In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

Full-Time Faculty Annual Assignment Period NA-part-time faculty

This position is not benefits eligible.

Basic Instructional Duties:

• Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi; deliver synchronous online instruction to Master of Game Development (MGD) students via Microsoft Teams.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Respond in a timely fashion to provide student assessment and in response to feedback.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn and to answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically.)
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook 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.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate with Director of the Master of Game Development (MGD) program to develop and deliver instruction on industry-standard skills in the field of Game Programming;
• 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.

BFA or BS in Game Design, Game Programming, Computer Science, or Game Production.

Significant experience in the game development industry within the field of game coding or programming.

Teaching and game industry experience.

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Based on course assignment.

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Posting Number UN988PO

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Faculty

Desired Start Date 05/25/2026

Multi-Hire Pool No

Position End Date (if temporary) 08/21/2026

Reports to Dean, School of Media and Design

$5000 if more than 10 students enrolled, $500 per student if under 10 students.

Open Date 02/17/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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