CKCS 540 Video Game Studio Env W Distance Winter

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With 35 certificate programs and over 400 courses that can be completed online, Toronto Metropolitan University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is a leader in interactive online learning and accessible university-based adult education.

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Qualifications - CE

Course Specific Qualifications

To teach this course, the following course specific teaching qualifications must be met, and evidence included in a teaching .

Applicants and/or employees shall be evaluated by the Selection Committee in terms of qualifications and appointments shall be offered on this basis:

Education

The minimum educational qualifications for this role are as follows:

• Applicants at a minimum must have a college diploma (an undergraduate degree is preferred) in computer science or a related field.

Experience

• Applicants must have proven work experience in Game Development (not Game Design), which includes game software development and mastery of techniques of physics-based game element interactions.
• Advanced Computer Programming and Game Development technical competencies, including C#, JavaScript, Python and C++ coding and SQL scripting of game features, game mechanics, game forces and motion, mastery of the latest versions of UnReal and Unity, AI Assisted Coding tools, debugging, game alpha and beta testing, launch and deployment, and game version updating.
• Applicants must be professionally proficient with advanced Game Studio environment processes and expertise including game production workflow effectiveness, integrated game studio teamwork and communication, and adherence to production schedules and budgets.
• Applicants require experience developing from A to Z games including developing compelling multi-player experiences.
• Applicants must have expertise with up-to-date, industry adopted applications and tools used in AAA and AA game studios.

Currency

• Evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge (including practice skills, where appropriate) and achievements in their field/discipline

Teaching Skills and Effective Interaction

• Evidence of teaching effectively to adult learners and/or evidence of teaching effectively in a post-secondary environment which may include relevant assessment tools or equivalent documentation
• Evidence of ability to interact effectively with adult learners and colleagues in a diverse and inclusive environment; ability to work effectively in groups; ability to resolve conflicts constructively
• Evidence of ability to include equity, diversity and inclusion into their teaching
• Ability to empathize with others and consider varied perspectives
• Ability to carry out the duties and obligations of a CECL in accordance with Article 12 of the Collective Agreement

Online Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of ability to effectively teach in an online environment which includes demonstrated knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of online courses, including using course management system tools to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students in the course.
• Evidence of having maintained up to date knowledge in online teaching. Successful completion of the Chang School's Teaching Adult Learners Online (TALO) preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of personal computers that are relevant to this course, including document creation, file management, internet research, and communications
• Applicants must demonstrate their knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of online courses as adopted by The Chang School, including, but not limited to:Use course management system tools to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students in the courseProvide timely and constructive feedback on student workRespond to student academic and course administration inquiries in a timely manner and refer students to technical support or student support when appropriateEnsure academic integrity in the creation and administration of assignments, tests, and exams in an online environment

How to Apply

The 2026-2027 rate of pay for credit courses is $189.36 per hour.

Course dates and scheduling information may be found on . The contract end date for CE Contract Lecturers is the final grade submission date each term, not the course end date. This allows CECLs to continue to have access to University premises and systems up to the date they must submit their final grades to the University.

This posting is only available for 10 calendar days from the day of posting.

Please refer to the for detailed information on applicant responsibilities and salary rate.

NOTE: On offer of a teaching contract, successful applicants for whom the Chang School has no transcripts on file will be required to furnish The Chang School with official, original academic transcripts issued by their advanced degree granting institutions.

While applicants may submit Faculty/Course Survey (now Course Operations Survey) results from the Winter 2020, Spring/Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, and Spring 2021, these results will not be used as evidence of teaching effectiveness by the selection committee due to the impact of COVID-19 on these semesters. A negative inference will not be drawn if survey results are not submitted for these semesters. Alternate evidence of teaching effectiveness may be provided by the candidate for consideration by the selection committee.2026-2027 rate of pay for credit courses is $189.36 per hour.The 2026-2027 rate of pay for credit courses is $189.36 per hour.rovided by the candidate for consideration by the selection committee