Assistant Professor of Game Design

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face‑to‑face), hybrid, and fully online). Foster applied learning into course design and engage with industry and the local business community through applied projects. Advance knowledge through scholarly activities, such as active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiatives, and outreach activities.

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

Our new colleague will teach in a range of areas such as Environment Art, Tech Art, Tools Development, or Game Design. The position also supervises practicum students in game design and works with colleagues on curricular and school initiatives aligned with the field of game design.

• Terminal degree in the direct field.
• Teaching experience.

• MFA in Game Design or a related field (must have completed a terminal degree by the time of application).
• Professional experience in the field.
• Professional experience in environment art, technical art, game design, or game tools development.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and instructional strategies, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.

• Ability to use and teach industry standard software.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine and related pipelines for asset integration and optimization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in game design.

• Experience with 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering tools (e.g., Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, ZBrush).
• Three or more years of professional experience in the field.
• Knowledge of scripting/programming for games (Python, C#, Blueprint, or similar).
• Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving animation, filmmaking, or audio production.
• Record of creative scholarship or industry projects in game design with regional, national, or international impact.
• Experience teaching or mentoring students in applied learning environments, including team‑based or project‑driven coursework.
• Familiarity with emerging areas of game design, such as AR/VR, XR, interactive storytelling, or procedural content generation.

• Required Application Materials
  :
  Cover Letter/Letter of Application;
  Teaching Philosophy;
  Portfolio of Creative and/or Scholarly Work (URL) – include up to 15 examples of your artistic, creative, or scholarly achievements.

For more information, contact Brian Foster, Assistant Educator of Game Design, Chair, Game Design Search Committee, brian.foster.

Ability to remain in a stationary position – frequent 60–90%;
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators – frequent 60–90%.