Lecturer, Game Design and Development (Career-Track)

Lecturer, Game Design and Development (Career-Track)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Graphic Design

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req25739

Department: Information Science

Location: To Be Determined

Address: USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona College of Information Science focuses on the intersection of people, data, and technology, offering innovative programs in information science, data science, cybersecurity, game design, and immersive technologies. Established in 2023 and expanded in 2025, the college provides STEM-designated undergraduate and master's degrees, as well as a PhD in Information. With nationally ranked programs such as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, #4 Best Master's in Data Science, and #10 Global Ranking of Library an Information Science Programs, the college emphasizes computational thinking, ethical reasoning, and multicultural communication while driving research and partnerships such as the Arizona Cybersecurity Academy, AI Core, Gaming and Virtual Worlds, Human-Centered Computing, and many other areas of research.

The Lecturer for Game Design and Development will provide instruction in areas of game design and development. NOTE: FTE will be based on course availability, assignment may be classroom-based, virtual, or some combination thereof, depending on need and instructor preference.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment. If you are selected for this position and are employed to work remotely from outside of Arizona, your overtime exemption status will depend on the laws of the state where you perform your work. For employees working outside of Arizona, you may be hired as an hourly employee in accordance with state laws, and your position title would be "Part-Time Faculty" instead of "Lecturer" in accordance with university practices. These changes would not affect the position duties as outlined. An hourly rate for this position would be $46.88 - $56.25 per hour.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct students in field of expertise.
• Plan course delivery, align content with other courses as needed, and provide feedback on student work.
• Advise students, hold office hours, and provide student support.
• Assist with Capstone projects or individual student projects as needed, engaging in project-based pedagogy when possible.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Information Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Library Science, Media Ecology, Game Media, Gaming Behavior, Game Design and Production, Game Development, or other related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Content expertise that aligns with enrollment needs.

Rank: Lecturer

Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: To be Determined

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20-40

Job FTE: 0.50-1.00

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $75,000 - $90,000

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: HR-infosci@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant:

The application window is anticipated to close on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.