Instructor, Game Programming and Design

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

This position is based in the following office location:

The opportunity

The Game and Interactive Technologies Department at Southern New Hampshire University is looking for candidates for an Instructor of Game Programming and Design. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education, this is a full-time on-site position at our campus in Manchester, New Hampshire. Drawing from your own experience, you will bring your own game development knowledge into the classroom to engage students and lead them toward roles in the games industry. Our program features studio-based and team-oriented work.

What you'll do:

• Prep for and deliver content for assigned courses including introductory, intermediate, and advanced game programming and game development using Unity3D or Unreal game engines. The teaching load is four 3-credit courses. Class sessions are either 75 minutes meeting twice a week or 150 minutes that meet once a week.
• Assess student work and provide feedback.
• Coach in a studio environment where students may work in teams on real-world projects.
• Use a Learning Management System to support courses and host course materials.
• Hold five hours of office hours throughout the week. Hours for class prep and student assessment are expected to make up the balance of the full-time load.
• Conduct original scholarship and provide institutional service.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in game programming, computer science, or a related field
• Demonstrated industry experience
• 3+ years of experience with C++ or C#
• Practical knowledge of game development pipelines

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We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

Exceptional benefits (because you're exceptional)

You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you'll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• Paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources