University of the People
Volunteer Instructor – Game Design Certificate
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Volunteer Instructor – Game Design Certificate
Introduction
University of the People (UoPeople) is the first non-profit, tuition-free, American, accredited, 100% online university.
- Over 170,000 students enrolled from more than 200 countries and territories, including 18,800 refugees
- Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
- Driven by the belief that higher education is a basic human right that empowers individuals and communities
- Award-winning mission: President Sheldon Reshef’s TED Talk announced its founding.
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About the Role
University of the People (UoPeople) is seeking Volunteer Instructors for its Game Design Certificate Program.
Volunteer Roles & Opportunities
- Mode: Online / Remote
- Type: Volunteer
- Reimbursement:
- $450 for teaching one course
- $900 for teaching two courses (Covers expenses for internet, subscriptions, materials, etc.)
Your contributions ensure affordable, quality, degree-granting education for globally diverse students.
Volunteer Instructors commit ~15 hours per week for a 9-week term, participating in:
- Responding to emails and messages
- Engaging via discussion forums
- Grading assignments, forum posts
- Teaching within the online learning management system
- Managing culturally, politically, socio-economically, and religiously diverse students
Essential Responsibilities
- Dedicate ~15 hours per week per course
- Actively engage with students daily and respond promptly
- Clearly communicate across diverse populations and with global UoPeople teams
- Ensure course content aligns with learning outcomes
- Teams with Office of Academic Operations/Academic Affairs as needed
- Monitor & submit grades by deadlines
- Model sensitivity to cultural/background diversity
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Qualifications & Requirements
✅ Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Game Development, or a related field
- 3+ years of professional experience in Game Design
- Demostrably master interactive digital game design, game evolution, and narrative-driven engagement
✔ Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Game Design/Game Development or a related discipline
- Prior online teaching experience (not mandatory)
📝 Proficiency:
- Bilingual English (written & spoken)
How to Apply
Express your interest via UoPeople’s volunteer instructor portal.
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