Adjunct Faculty - IGAME 2205-V01 Visual Programming 2 Remote
Lesley University - Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02138![Lesley University](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Lesley University's Department of Media is seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach the following course:
IGAME 2205-V01 Visual Programming 2
Wed/1:15pm-5:00pm, Remote
This course builds upon Visual Programming 1 and covers advanced concepts in game design. Emphasis is on gameplay functionality and applying these techniques within a real time game engine. Programming language and syntax will be used to sketch, design, implement, and test algorithms in the creation of AI characters, as well as gameplay features such as the management of inventory systems, character abilities, and interactions. Students will learn intermediate programming functions including objects and constructors, overloading operators, strings, pointers, casting, interface inputs and outputs, and event dispatchers.
Qualities and Capabilities:
A successful candidate will have:MFA in Animation preferred, BA or BFA in Game or related field considered.Unreal Engine and Blueprint visual programming experience required;Python scripting or C++ experience preferred;Terminal degree in Game Design or related field preferred, such as an MFA, MA, or MS in Game Design;BFA, BA, or BS in Game Design or related field considered;1-2 years of teaching experience in Game Design at the college level, or two or more years of professional experience working in the game design field;Experience teaching Game Design within a Visual Arts program preferred;Names & Contact Information for two references.
Why Lesley
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.
Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.
Expressing Interest
A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.
At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected personal identities -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.