Adjunct Faculty – Gaming

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Game Development, Interactive Media, 3D Animation, Computer Graphics, or related field.
  
• Minimum of three (3) years of university-level teaching experience.
  
• At least 24 publication points (16 in refereed journals) per CUE Standards (2014), or equivalent peer-reviewed creative portfolio/industry awards.
  
• Registration with relevant professional body (where applicable).
  

Preferred Qualifcations

• PhD in Game Studies, Interactive Media, or Digital Arts.
  
• Demonstrated international research collaborations and funded projects.
  
• Experience in curriculum development aligned with ACM/IGDA guidelines for game education.
  
• Industry experience in AAA or indie game production, XR development, or serious games.
  

• Teaching Excellence
  • Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in gaming, animation, XR, and interactive media.
    
  • Incorporate project-based learning, studio practice, and industry-standard workflows.
    
  • Develop blended and online teaching materials using advanced e-learning platforms.
    
• Research & Scholarship
  • Conduct cutting-edge research in gaming, XR, animation, and digital storytelling.
    
  • Publish in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
    
  • Engage in creative practice research, producing games, prototypes, or interactive installations.
    
• Student Supervision & Mentorship
  • Supervise undergraduate projects, postgraduate theses, and dissertations.
    
  • Provide career guidance, portfolio development, and industry mentorship.
    
  • Foster student participation in competitions, festivals, and hackathons.
    
• Curriculum Development & Quality Assurance
  • Contribute to curriculum design, benchmarking against leading global programs.
    
  • Integrate emerging technologies (AI in gaming, VR/AR, gamification) into teaching.
    
  • Participate in accreditation, review, and continuous improvement processes.
    
• Academic & Community Service
  • Serve on departmental committees and contribute to university governance.
    
  • Lead workshops, masterclasses, and community engagement initiatives.
    
  • Build partnerships with industry, NGOs, and creative hubs to enhance student opportunities.