Mobile Game Development – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus - (Fall 2026) – 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 2026 Semester (09/08/2026 - 12/18/2026)

Course: Mobile Game Development

This course equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create interactive and engaging games for mobile platforms, such as smartphones and tablets. Throughout the course, students explore the unique challenges and opportunities presented by mobile game development, learning to optimize game design, user experience, and performance for a diverse and rapidly-evolving mobile landscape.

Through hands-on projects and real-world examples, students gain practical experience in mobile game development, culminating in the creation of their own mobile game. By the end of the course, students will be well-prepared to pursue careers in the mobile gaming industry or independently develop and publish their own mobile games.

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:

• Preferred: BS in any STEM field + MS in Game Development OR BS in any field + MS in Game Development + portfolio of Game projects.
• Minimum: BS in Game Development + 20 Graduate credits in any Science, Engineering, Business, or Social Studies field OR BS in any STEM field + 20 Graduate credits in Game Development AND Portfolio of game projects.
• Knowledge of Game IDEs (e.g., Unity, Unreal). 

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

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