University of the Incarnate Word is hiring: 3D Animation & Game Design - Senior

3D Animation & Game Design - Senior Portfolio - Part-time Lecturer (Academic Year 2025-2026)

University of the Incarnate Word.

Position Details

Position Title: 3D Animation & Game Design - Senior Portfolio - Part-time Lecturer (Academic Year 2025-2026)

Position Summary: The 3D Animation & Game Design Program in the School of Media and Design seeks a part-time lecturer to teach Senior Portfolio in 3D Modeling. Faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW mission. Official duties include teaching and other activities as assigned.

Benefits: This position is not benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

• Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.
• Deliver synchronous online instruction to 3D Animation and Game Design students via Microsoft Teams.
• Prepare and execute timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn and answer their questions (1 hour per 3‑hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record‑keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with the director of the 3D Animation & Game Design program to develop and deliver instruction on industry‑standard skills in the field of 3D modeling.
• Knowledge of game development industry norms and pipelines.
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in at least one industry‑standard engine (preferably Unity or Unreal).
• Ability to effectively learn and use instructional technology.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening, and weekend sections as needed.
• Ability to incorporate technology into teaching.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

BFA or BS in Game Design, Game Programming, Computer Science, or Game Production. OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline; education less than a bachelor’s degree with at least five (5) additional years of significant experience may be considered.

Required Work Experience

Significant experience in the game development industry in the field of modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

Both teaching and industry experience.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

N/A.

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: UN926PO
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Category: Faculty
• Reports to: Dean, School of Media & Design
• Salary: $4,000 lecture courses – $5,000 studio courses or based on enrollment

Open Date

04/09/2025

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology.

Industries

Higher Education.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.