University of Arizona
Posted 3mo ago

Adjunct Instructor, Information Sciences Game Design and Development

University of Arizona
United States
$75k-$90k/yrRemotePart Time
Responsibilities
  • Instruct students
  • Plan delivery
  • Advise students
Requirements
  • Master’s degree for undergraduate instruction
  • Ph.D. and 3+ years professional experience for graduate instruction

Job description




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Adjunct Instructor, Information Sciences Game Design and Development
Posting Number req25728
Department Information Science
Department Website Link https://infosci.arizona.edu/
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, and 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. It emphasizes computational thinking, ethical reasoning, and
multicultural communication while driving research and partnerships such as
Arizona Cybersecurity Academy, AI Core, Gaming and Virtual Worlds, Human
-Centered Computing, and many other areas of research.

The Adjunct
Instructor for Game Design and Development will provide instruction for
programs for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, contingent upon availability of
funding. NOTE: The teaching schedule will be dependent upon class assignment,
assignment may be classroom-based, virtual, or some combination thereof,
depending on need and instructor preference.

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 “Adjunct Instructor” 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.

Your teaching load
may make you eligible for benefits if you work at a .50 FTE or greater for 90
days or longer. You may also become eligible for retirement if you work at a
.50 FTE or greater for 20 weeks or longer. As courses and loads are determined,
we will notify employees should they gain benefits and/or retirement
eligibility status.

Possible 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!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more
information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations
services, please visit talent.arizona.edu

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

Undergraduate Instruction:

  • Master's degree in a related field

Graduate Instruction:

  • Ph.D. in a related field AND
  • A minimum of 3 years working as a professional expert in the field. 
Preferred 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.
  • Content expertise that aligns with enrollment needs.
Rank Instructor
Tenure Information Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA To Be Determined
Full Time/Part Time To be Determined
Number of Hours Worked per Week 16-30
Job FTE .40-.75
Work Calendar Academic
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible To be Determined
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
Target Hire Date 8/17/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates [email protected]
Open Date 4/30/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant Application window is expected to close 05/26/2026.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].


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