Lecturer of Game Design & Development - Information Sciences & Technology

Category : : Faculty

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Department : : Information Sciences & Technology - 04044

Locations : : Albany, NY

Posted : : Oct 1, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Full-time

Ref. No. : : WF250088

Position ID : : 193439

About University at Albany :

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description :

The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) is the first of its kind in the nation; uniting people, technology and knowledge to address the challenges of the 21st century. ETEC is the $180M research, instructional and entrepreneurial complex in which CEHC resides, providing our faculty state of the art laboratory and teaching spaces.

CEHC seeks applicants in the Information Sciences & Technology Department for a Lecturer in Game Design & Development (GDD). The candidate will teach game design and development courses which may include but are not limited to game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, UI / UX for games, and game design. The candidate will provide service to the University and advise students and may also facilitate graduate / undergraduate interdisciplinary research projects; lead client-based projects; and help lead co-curricular activities.

The Lecturer of Game Design & Development will play a role in shaping the academic experiences of students in the GDD major and minor. The position offers an opportunity for a dynamic educator and practitioner to contribute to a rich interdisciplinary curriculum. Ideal candidates will bring a strong foundation in game design through their teaching or training program and demonstrate a vision for contributing to the GDD program.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships :

• Reports to Department Chair
• May supervise employees as assigned (no direct reports at time of filling position)

Job Requirements :

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in game design & development in one or more areas which may include but not limited to game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, UI / UX for games, and game design.

Create engaging undergraduate curriculum in game design & development in one or more areas such as game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, UI / UX for games, and game design.

Contribute to the development of curriculum of the GDD major / minor.

Provide regular office hours for individualized academic advising and student support for students in the GDD program, including course planning, degree progression, and referrals to university support services to address academic challenges.

Provide regular office hours for individualized academic advising and student support for students in the GDD program, including course planning, degree progression, and referrals to university support services to address academic challenges.

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Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Professional Rank and Salary Range : Lecturer, A0, Salary commensurate with experience

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A review of applications will start on October 15, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.