Game Studies & Design Specialist

Informatics Programs

Job Summary

Responsibilities will include research & development projects in Game Studies and Design, teaching undergraduate courses for Game Studies & Design (on-campus, online, or hybrid), and summer youth outreach activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support Game Studies & Design research and/or development projects.

• Collaborate on game design, development, and coding.
• Support research projects by programming game modules, and coding modules embedded in games, surveys or other automated methods that may be used for data collection.

Teach 2-3 courses during the academic year.

Teach summer youth camps.

Physical Demands

• Standing : Frequently

• Walking : Rarely

• Sitting : Occasionally

• Lifting/Carrying : Rarely

• Pushing/Pulling : Rarely

• Climbing : Rarely

• Balancing : Rarely

• Bending/Stooping : Occasionally

• Kneeling : Occasionally

• Squatting/Crouching : Occasionally

• Crawling : Rarely

• Reaching : Rarely

• Grip/Dexterity : Rarely

• Talking : Frequently

• Hearing : Frequently

• Repetitive Motions : Occasionally

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Occasionally

• Visual Acuity : Occasionally
  

Additional Physical Demands

Work is performed in typical office, classroom, and lab environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Art, Art Education, Computer Science, Design, Education, Information Science, Media) ; Three years of combined teaching and professional experience in a field relevant to the intended field of instruction. Merit-based exceptions to this qualification will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) in a related field (e.g., Art, Art Education, Computer Science, Design, Education, Information Science, Media)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstration of adequate knowledge and skills to teach Informatics and/or Game Studies & Design courses.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on May 15th, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting, include a cover letter, a current resume, names, and contact information for three references, including email and telephone numbers. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lisa Bievenue, bievenue@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1015860
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu