Instructor or Lecturer, Games and Interactive Media

The Opportunity :

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for an instructor or lecturer position in the Games and Interactive Media program. This job is a 9-month, non-tenure earning, annually renewable position that offers a clear career path with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance.

This position is anticipated to begin in August 2027.The selected candidate will contribute to the Games and Interactive Media (GaIM) program's mission by teaching foundations, web, and/or games courses. Appropriate specializations may include areas such as game development, web design, mobile and responsive design, virtual/augmented/mixed reality, and technical art. Faculty teaching responsibilities will support the Digital Media B.A. (with specializations in Web and/or Game Design).Instructional

duties include teaching four courses each semester ('4-4') at the undergraduate level. Courses include, but not limited to, Game Design, Introduction to Digital Media, Immersive Platforms, Creative Industries, Digital Cultures and Narratives, Contemporary Topics, and Game Testing. Other courses may be assigned based on need and/or expertise.

Other typical responsibilities include appropriate service in student advising (academic and career) and participating in the academic life of the school (e.g., attending faculty meetings, graduations, assessment of student learning, etc.).External service expectations include work with appropriate academic disciplinary bodies and professional organizations. There is no research expectation for this position, but research and scholarly activities may be supported. The instructional duties and service assignments are in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy.

The UCF Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) provides a student-centered experience at the exciting intersection of technology, media, film, advertising, communications, and public relations. Our faculty and staff bring an impressive background of experience—from developing health communication to producing Super Bowl commercials—and connect our students to internship and career opportunities. As the premier academic program for communications and media in Central Florida with successful alumni around the globe, NSCM is known for excellence in research, teaching, and service to students and the community.

The curriculum blends both the theoretical and applied aspects of the field, offering eight bachelor’s degree programs, four master’s degree programs, and a Ph.D. program in strategic communication. For more information about the school, visit https://communication.ucf.edu .The UCF College of Sciences (COS) is the largest college at the university and a powerhouse for the regional and national STEM workforce, spanning the natural, computational, and social sciences with centers, institutes, and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and innovation.

Through sharing and applying knowledge, COS is cultivating pathways for students to solve our world’s most pressing and complex problems. The mission of COS is to provide a world-class education in an environment where faculty, staff, and students thrive, research flourishes, and our community prospers. Several COS academic programs are nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report , Princeton Review , and others.

For more information, please visit https://sciences.ucf.edu .UCF, located in Orlando, Florida, is classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest…