Game Development Associate Instructor

**Game Development Associate Instructor (Onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)**
- This is an onsite position to teach students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Travel to the jobsite will be required and it will be a contract role for 4-6 months. All necessary business travel expenses will be handled by Coding Dojo._

As an instructor you will lead your own cohort. This position includes training through more complex projects, on-line/on-site classroom support, teaching, lecturing, live demos and more. The position may include refining and creating courses to be released to Coding Dojo boot camp students.

**Responsibilities**
- Reviewing lecture content and preparing to instruct the class if needed (daily)
- Taking attendance (if TA is not present, daily)
- Assisting with the morning session (daily)
- Assisting with the afternoon session (daily)
- Moving through online breakout rooms to assist students (daily)
- Reviewing and leaving feedback on assignments (daily)
- Deliver instruction on game development, Unity (3D game), and related topics
- Facilitate group discussions, demos, and in-class activities
- Follow industry trends in game development, Unity (3D game), and related topics
- Play a hands-on role in curriculum development, use what you learn from working with students to make the curriculum world-class
- Gather and report on student metrics
- Work alongside Coding Dojo’s Online Instruction team to deliver remote training.
- Participate in professional training, so you stay fresh
- Responsible for potential deployment with new or existing Coding Dojo clients with the ability to contextualize work based on client requests

**Core Competencies**
- Experienced working on game development projects, either as a team or independently, ideally using Unity and C#.
- Passionate to learn more about your craft, and even branch out beyond skills to learn other aspects of game development.
- Experienced in the Unity 3D game engine, graphic design, 3D modeling, drawing, or animation skills
- Contributed to an open-source project (link to Github will be requested) or have participated in game jam events
- Developed for Console (PS4, Xbox), Desktop (Mac or PC Gaming), VR, AR, or Mobile (iPhone or Android)
- Experience in teaching, mentoring, industry training, online/classroom instruction
- Excellent oral and written communications skills

**Minimum Requirements**
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 3 years industry experience in game development
- Reliable internet connection and equipment to perform all job duties

**Benefits**
- Once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- All necessary travel expenses paid (plane ticket, living quarters, etc.)
- Excellent entry into portfolio/resume/CV
- Support from world class network of teaching staff
- Experience the technology and skills without the stress of actual development/engineering
- Be a part of the mission to diversify the tech industry
- Be on the cutting edge of new program development
- Work with students and staff from around the world
- Share your experience and knowledge with future generations

**About Coding Dojo**

Coding Dojo is a global education technology company that offers a three full-stack computer programming Bootcamp, as well as courses on Data Science and other emerging technologies. Our innovative curriculum and Learning Management System is designed to train students to become self-sufficient developers, regardless of their technical background. We also make it our mission to support underserved communities and increase diversity in the tech industry.

This position is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and make a positive impact in many people's lives. At Coding Dojo we pride ourselves on possessing a culture of execution that caters to wavemakers rather than wave riders. If you are interested in joining a diverse and dynamic team who values speed, continuous improvement, measurement, focus, accountability, and “attacking the gap”, you will feel right at home at Coding Dojo.
- The dojo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Coding Dojo is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities._

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 6 months

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Riyadh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- video game development: 3 years (required)