Assistant Professor or Lecturer: Game Design and Development

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Job description

Princess Anne, MD

Applications and nominations are currently being accepted for an Assistant Professor or Lecturer position in Game Design and Development in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology, School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences, and Tourism Management, University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). The position is a nine-month appointment (tenure-track for Assistant Professor; renewable term for Lecturer) and reports directly to the Department’s Chairperson.

UMES is located on the scenic Eastern Shore of Maryland in Princess Anne. As a Doctoral University ranked as the High Research Activity (R2), the Historical Black University offers instruction in 37 undergraduate areas of study as well as fifteen masters degrees and eight doctoral degree programs. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology offers the following degrees: BS in Computer Science, BS in Gaming and Software Engineering, BS in Engineering Technology, and three graduate programs, i.e., a Master of Science in Applied Computer Science, a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering Technology, and an interdisciplinary joint Ph.D. program in Applied Computing and Engineering. The Ph.D. program has five concentrations, three of which are managed by the department, i.e., Cybersecurity, Data and Computational Science, and Software Engineering.

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching expectations include instructing undergraduate and graduate courses in Game Design and Development, and Computer Science in a variety of instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

      • Maintain an active research and publication agenda in game design, game development, or closely related fields.
      • Seek external funding to support research and student engagement.
      • Provide service to the Department, School, University, and the profession.

Lecturer

      • Carry a higher teaching load (typically 3-4 courses per semester) with reduced expectations for research and service, focusing primarily on excellence in teaching and student support.
      • Provide an appropriate level of service to the Department, School, University, and/or professional community.
  • Common Responsibilities (Tenure-Track and Lecturer)
    • Contribute to curriculum development, recruitment, outreach, and retention initiatives.
    • Mentor and motivate a diverse student body to engage fully in the educational process.
    • Participate in course and program development activities.
    • Participate in professional data and computational science-related organizations and conferences.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

      • An earned Ph.D. or ABD (All but Dissertation) in computer science, game design, computing, software engineering, or a closely related field.

Lecturer (non-tenure)

      • Substantial professional expertise in game development and design without a Ph.D. or ABD, with an earned M.S. degree in a closely related field.

Note: Candidates who do not possess the game-development/design experience outlined above will not be considered for either track.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated post-secondary teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated online or hybrid teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities.
  • Demonstrated experience in obtaining external funding.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong communication skills, including written communication.
  • Excellence in teaching and a commitment to mentoring students.
  • Competent in research and creative activities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

How to apply

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UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.