What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer position at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Lecturer
Job no: 495250
Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Faculty
Position Title: Lecturer
Position Duties: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY invites applications for a Lecturer in the Interdisciplinary Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) program, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for preparing and delivering courses. Specifically, the lecturer will perform the following duties:
The Lecturer will also teach following courses, among other courses:
Requirements: Master’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
Hiring Range: $ 43,490 - 58710/ per year
Employer Name: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Position Location: Troy, NY
Position Duties: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY invites applications for a Lecturer in the Interdisciplinary Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) program, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for preparing and delivering courses. Specifically, the lecturer will perform the following duties:
- Teach courses within the Arts Department and Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) curriculum, with primary topic focus in game design, game programming, game development, and creative coding;
- Advise undergraduate students within the Arts Department and Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences program;
- Participate in Arts Department and GSAS program service roles;
- Participate in Institute, School, Department and Program event organization and planning such as the annual GSAS Game Fest game development competition and review; and
- Maintain active professional, scholarly, research, or creative work appropriate for the field and rank.
The Lecturer will also teach following courses, among other courses:
- GSAS 2510 - Introduction to Game Design: This course looks at the mathematics of game theory from a psychological perspective and serves as a primer in video game design. The psychology of players and designers are discussed, as well as the cognitive processes that people use when solving game-related puzzles. Additional topics include logic, human frailty, role playing, artificial intelligence, kinesics, theater, and human-computer interaction.
- GSAS 2540 - Introduction to Game Programming: This hands-on class introduces many fundamental concepts in game development. Students will learn to program multiple video games. Topics include render loops, rigid body dynamics, interfaces, event and messaging systems, and co-routines,
Requirements: Master’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
Hiring Range: $ 43,490 - 58710/ per year
Employer Name: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Position Location: Troy, NY
Please use the apply for this job button found on this page and follow the prompts to complete an application by 03/26/2025. Please complete the online application and upload your CV as well as a cover letter.
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Advertised: 24 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Salary : $43,490 - $58,710
