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Loudonville, NY Posted:

Oct 7, 2026

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205579

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Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast. Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

The Computer Science Department is seeking to hire an adjunct instructor to teach one in-person section of Game Development CSIS-345, for the Spring 2027 semester. The

CSIS-345

course description is as follows. Game development is a truly interdisciplinary creative process, merging software engineering with the design of graphics, sound, interfaces, and gameplay. Students in this course will learn about the tenets of game design as well as the software development tools needed by the modern game programmer. Projects in this course will provide students with the skills necessary to begin independently developing their own games. Each section meets twice weekly with 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab (4 contact hours for the instructor). The instructor would be free to divide the 4 hours of class time between lecture and lab activities as appropriate. The course prerequisite is Data Structures

CSIS-210

(uses Java), and the course serves as a capstone for students completing the CS major's game development track and as an upper-level elective for students in other tracks. This course has been taught with a game engine such as Unity or Unreal.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field. Academic and/or industry experience in game development. Ability to teach in person at the Loudonville, NY campus. Availability to teach during regular business hours and/or evening hours. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience in Computer Science or a closely related field. Demonstrated ability to teach courses related to game development.

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Pay Rate:

$1333.34 per contact hour •The hiring pay rate above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law. Siena University is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from underrepresented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Siena University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena University and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.

Application Instructions:

Application Instructions Submit a letter of application. Submit a current curriculum vitae (CV). Provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Teaching materials, such as syllabi and course evaluations, may also be submitted. Additional Information Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A background screening is required for all finalist candidates for University positions. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by Hide Main Navigation