Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor of Gaming and Software Engineering position in the in the School of Business and Technology. The position is a nine-month tenure-track appointment and reports directly to the Department Chairperson.

UMES is located on the scenic Eastern Shore of Maryland in Princess Anne. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology offers the following degrees: BS in Computer Science, BS in Gaming and Software Engineering, BS in Engineering Technology, and three graduate programs, i.e., a Master of Science in Applied Computer Science, a Master of Science in Applied Cybersecurity Engineering, and an interdisciplinary joint Ph.D. program in Applied Computing and Engineering. The Ph.D. program has five concentrations, three of which are managed by the department, i.e., Cybersecurity, Data and Computational Science, and Software Engineering.

Responsibilities:
• Teaching expectations include instructing undergraduate courses in Game
Design and Development in a variety of instructional modalities, including
face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
• Actively seek external grants and publish scholarly work.
• Service to the Department, School, University, and/or professional
community
• Participate in course and program development activities and outreach and
promotion activities.
• Participate in recruitment and retention initiatives, and activities.
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational
process.
• Teach and mentor diverse communities.
• Participate in professional game design and game production-related
organizations and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• An earned Ph.D. or foreign equivalent or All But Dissertation (ABD) in
computer science, software engineering, or computer game design
discipline, or a closely related field is required for the
position. (Note: Individuals with degrees outside of the US may be subject
to verification at the candidate’s expense.)
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of all facets of the game design
and game programming field, including technical, managerial, and artistic
advances, current research (traditional and applied); and industry
developments.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience working with or teaching all
primary game design, game programming, and management software
applications, engines, and tools, as well as related hardware.

Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:
• Demonstrated post-secondary teaching experience.
• Demonstrated online or hybrid teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated research and teaching background in, but not limited to,
Computer Game Design and Development, Computer Graphics, Virtual
Reality, Augmented Reality, and Human-Computer- Interface (HCI).
• Publications of major entertainment or serious games and two years of
higher education teaching in the subject matter area.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Strong communication skills, including written communication.
• Excellence in teaching and a commitment to mentoring students.
• Competent in research and creative activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Additional Job Details

Department

UMES-BNTC-Computer Science & Engineering Technology

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$95,000 - $105,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.