Assistant Professor or Professional Lecturer in Games & Emerging Media

Overview

Position Title: Assistant Professor or Professional Lecturer in Games & Emerging Media

Department/School: School of Communication & the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate: $75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary: The Department of Art & Digital Media at Marist University invites applications for the position of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Professional Lecturer of Games and Emerging Media to join the School of Communication and the Arts beginning in Fall 2026. The faculty member will be teaching game programming, UX, and/or games business courses in the Games & Emerging Media program (which is recognized as one of the top 50 game programs in the world by Princeton Review).

We encourage applicants who can demonstrate through their teaching, research, and service, their abilities to contribute to Marist’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces inclusivity.

• An M.F.A., Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a relevant discipline by the time of appointment, and/or extensive professional experience in the games industry.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: game development, Unity engine, Unreal engine, C++, virtual reality, augmented reality, modding, eSports, games business, and/or UX/UI.
• Ability to teach courses that align with their expertise, selected from a range of courses such as Unreal Engine, Advanced Unity, Level Design, Business of Games, Game Programming, eSports, Virtual Reality, Advanced UX, and/or UX and AI.
• Ability to interact effectively orally and in writing with a culturally diverse range of students and colleagues.
• An approach to research and creative practices in gaming and UX that is interdisciplinary.

Applicants should have the ability to teach in the field of game development, as well as the ability to help develop new curricula in this field. Applicants for the tenure-track position should have a well-articulated research and/or creative agenda in games and emerging media. Required duties besides teaching and research include engagement in university and professional services such as advising/mentoring students, serving on department, school, or university committees.

• Evidence of successful teaching
• Contact with industry leaders and the ability to expand partnerships, internships, and career opportunities for students.
• Ability to organize and run gaming events, including game jams.
• Significant professional experience in game programming, UX, art, or design.

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References, which ideally should cover both professional and academic connections

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
• University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
• Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year
  7. Remains 1% thereafter.
• Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
• University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

* Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

The programs of the Department of Art and Digital Media give students the opportunity to develop as artists, designers,…