Sessional Lecturer – INFR 1110U – Programming for Games II – Winter 2025

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Sessional Lecturer – INFR 1110U – Programming for Games II – Winter 2025

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Ontario Tech University

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Sessional Lecturer – INFR 1110U – Programming for Games II – Winter 2025Tracking Code: req1335Faculty of Business and Information TechnologyNumber of Sections: 1Appointment Type: Limited TermSalary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective AgreementPosting Date: September 30, 2024Closing Date: November 11, 2024Course Name and Number: INFR 1110U – Programming for Games IILocation of classes: North CampusCourse Start Date: January 6, 2025Course End Date: April 25, 2025Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Business and IT, the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to undergraduate students in INFR 1110U – Programming for Games II.The current schedule is:Thursdays 2:10PM – 5:00PM(This schedule is subject to changes)Responsibilities/Accountabilities:The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.Qualifications:In addition to the Required Education, Required Skills, and Required Experience set out below, the successful candidate will have a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate level, with demonstrated potential for making excellent contributions to teaching.Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently, and will be for the duration of the contract, legally eligible to work in Canada.Note that this course will be delivered in-person at Ontario Tech University’s North Campus in Oshawa, Ontario.Required Education:The successful candidate must hold at least one of the following degrees:

• Masters or PhD/PhD (ABD) in Computer Science OR
• Masters or PhD/PhD (ABD) in Computer Engineering

Candidates with a Bachelors degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering may be considered if they also have at least three years of professional experience in programming for games. Candidates must outline their professional experience, including details about their role and responsibilities, past and present employers, and the name of a supervisor with whom the Faculty may confirm this information.Required Skills:Technical skillsIt is essential that the successful candidate is familiar with the Unity game engine and is able to program in C#. Candidates should ensure that they include details about their qualifications in this regard in their application.Teaching skillsThe successful candidate will have the following skills related to teaching and administration:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to student enquiries and to grade assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• High level of comfort with interacting with students and colleagues using online modalities such as Google Meets and Kaltura.
• Ability to manage a course effectively using a Learning Management System.
• An ability to develop innovative and inclusive teaching strategies.
• An ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural and diverse community.

Required Experience:Academic or professional experience related to gaming is an asset; such experience can be demonstrated by any of the following:

• A degree or diploma in game design; OR
• Publications related to programming in the gaming context; OR
• Past experience teaching courses in a game design program; OR
• Professional experience in the gaming industry.

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated teaching excellence in a gaming or information technology program in a post-secondary environment. Candidates can demonstrate their competence by submitting course evaluations and/or formal peer evaluations.Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until November 11, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.Ontario Tech University respects people’s different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.If you require accommodation, please contact , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s .The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada

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Oshawa, ON

Job date

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:37:42 GMT

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