Lecturer Immersive Technologies 60-100%

About the job

• Module responsibility as well as teaching activities in the Bachelor's degree program Immersive Technologies and – depending on profile – other degree programs of the Department of Computer Science as well as in continuing education offerings in the areas of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Game Design and Development, Computer Graphics, Unity/Unreal Development, Motion Capture, etc.
• Engagement in teaching at other departments such as Engineering & Architecture or Design & Art is possible
• Active networking in the national and international Immersive Tech community, acquisition of exciting student projects from industry partners for project modules, Bachelor and Master theses on topics such as Serious/Applied Games, Extended Reality, Projection Mapping, etc.
• Supervision of Bachelor and Master theses
• Depending on profile - opportunity to participate in application-oriented research projects in the Immersive Realities Research Lab

• University degree with several years of industry experience
• Practical and theoretical knowledge and experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal, 3D modeling software such as Blender, Computer Graphics, Game Design & Development, Augmented/Mixed/Virtual Reality
• Very good programming skills, for example C#, C++ or Blueprints
• Knowledge in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (User-centered Design, User Experience, Usability, etc.)
• Very good English skills
• Ability to present complex issues clearly

• Participation in the new BSc Immersive Technologies degree program as part of a well-coordinated, committed core team that continuously develops the program content-wise and makes it visible nationally and internationally
• High degree of creative freedom as module coordinator as well as the opportunity to contribute your own ideas in teaching and curriculum
• Opportunity to participate in exciting research and innovation projects, e.g. in the areas of Interaction Design, Serious Games, Participatory Design, Art & Culture, Visualization, etc.
• Opportunity to actively shape the unique Immersive Realities Center in Switzerland – from research initiatives to education and training to innovative services
• Extensive technical infrastructure: a well-equipped AR/VR lab, a showroom, and a wide range of modern hardware and software for experiments, prototyping, and research
• A collegial, experienced, and interdisciplinary team that works closely together and jointly explores new technological paths
• Contemporary employment and working conditions as well as an attractive workplace on the modern Rotkreuz campus in close proximity to Rotkreuz train station

Prof. Nathaly Tschanz
Program Director BSc Immersive Technologies
T +41 41 349 30 96
nathaly.tschanz@hslu.ch

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