University of Arkansas - Hourly Virtual Reality Environment Developer

Developer is needed in Fayetteville, United States.

Client: University of Arkansas

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

Job Description

The University of Arkansas Department of Communication has an opening for an Hourly Virtual Reality Environment Developer. The person in this position will provide research assistance to support the development of immersive virtual environments while also supporting day-to-day lab operations, including deploying builds, setting up hardware, and helping run research sessions. The assistant will work under the supervision of faculty at the Center for Communication Research (CCR) at the Department of Communication and collaborate with the research team to ensure the technical implementation aligns with the project’s objectives.

This is a part-time position working an anticipated 7 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Unity Engine
• Introductory coding skills (e.g., C#, Python)
• Comfortable with hands-on technical tasks (software installs, device setup)
• An understanding of VR/XR-specific development principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience developing VR applications or interactive/game design (through coursework, personal projects, or research)
• Familiarity with handling 3D assets in Unity, such as building simple environments and/or optimizing models and textures.
• Familiarity with VR hardware (Meta Quest, SteamVR, or similar)

Additional Information

Closing Date: 11/01/2025

Type of Position: Staff - Engineering, Science, Agriculture

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community which includes a background check process for applicants being considered for employment.

Salary Information: $20.00 per hour

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents: Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

Benefits Eligible: No

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