Virtual Reality and Game Development – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus - (Fall 2025) – College of Engineering and Technology

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Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Engineering and Technology offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.  

Why Work at GCU:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus – Phoenix, AZ:

• Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2025 Semester (09/02/2025 - 12/14/2025)

Course: Virtual Reality and Game Development

This course introduces students to the rapidly evolving world of virtual reality and its integration into game development. The course focuses on the principles, tools, and techniques required to create immersive and interactive VR gaming experiences. Students explore various VR platforms and technologies, gaining hands-on experience in developing virtual reality games from concept to implementation.

Upon completion, students will have a solid foundation in VR game development, enabling them to conceptualize, design, and build their own immersive and interactive virtual reality gaming experiences. The course prepares students to embrace the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly expanding field, making them well-equipped to contribute to the future of VR game development and interactive storytelling.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum: BS in any STEM field + MS in Game Development OR BS in any field + MS in Game Development + portfolio of Game projects
• Experience for any education listed above: Knowledge of VR/AR development and Integration of AI in games

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees