Faculty Full-Time Technology - College of Engineering and Technology

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 
 

Do you want to be part of a growing college of technology with a teaching-focused mission?  Are you an industry expert or experienced educator who wants to share your expertise in Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or Software Development with undergraduate students?  We may have the teaching opportunity you have been looking for. 

Grand Canyon University’s College of Engineering and Technology (CET) is seeking a full-time, 9-month faculty member to teach Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or Software Development.  Professional corporate/ industry experience is a plus.  We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the technical expertise of our academic community and who demonstrate a willingness to expand their knowledge and teaching to support multiple disciplines across the technology spectrum.

What we are offering:

• The opportunity to work at a thriving, diverse campus.

• A 9-month faculty role teaching Game Development, AI, Computer Science, and Software Development.

• The chance to provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies, and industry trends.

• The opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of technology professionals.

What you will do:

• Teach Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Software Development courses in an interactive, hands-on manner by preparing lectures that stimulate classroom engagement, meeting the required course load requirements.

• Show flexibility and a growth mindset by expanding your teaching expertise to cover multiple disciplines as needed.

• Help support academic degree programs.

• Stay current in technology fields and effective teaching techniques.

• Participate in faculty and CET meetings and College/University committee activities.

• Support the integrity of the GCU Christian mission, faith integration, and learning outcomes.

What you will need:

• A master’s degree in a technical or computational field

• Minimum two years’ teaching at collegiate level required or extensive industry knowledge may be substituted based upon the dean’s approval.

• Specialized knowledge of discipline areas may be required.

• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research and/or publications).

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus:

• Doctorate degree

Why Work for GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus