[Hiring] Online Adjunct Faculty - Algorithms for Games and Simulations @Southern New Hampshire University

Role Description

Southern New Hampshire University is looking for online adjunct faculty within our Undergraduate Game Design and Development program for Global Campus. You will engage students in an asynchronous and inclusive learning environment by providing guidance and resources in a pre-developed online course. You will support students by providing instruction, feedback, and experiential and application-based learning that helps our students achieve their learning and career goals. You will report to the faculty dean team. This is a remote position.

• Prioritize Student Engagement – Work with students by responding within set timeframes and reaching out proactively to students needing additional support. Recognize student needs holistically and connect them with resources. Encourage participation, collaboration, and strong faculty-student relationships to enhance learning and build skills.
• Share Expertise and Resources – Stay current in your field of expertise, share your experience, and recommend relevant supplementary materials to enhance student understanding of course content. Find accessible ways to explain complex topics.
• Offer Feedback & Assessment – Evaluate student work and provide individualized, constructive feedback within set timeframes to promote growth and mastery of course outcomes.
• Facilitate Discussions – Encourage student interaction through active participation in online discussions while fostering an inclusive, engaging, and respectful environment that promotes open dialogue and diverse perspectives.

Courses:

• GAM-355 Algorithms for Games and Simulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Game Programming, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in game programming or related field
• Proficiency in Pathfinding (A*); Graph Theory; Optimization; Sorting/Searching; Simulation Loops; Physics Approximation; Procedural Generation; Performance Profiling

Benefits

• Employer-funded retirement
• Free tuition program
• Professional development opportunities