Assistant Professor, Games and Interactive Media

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for an assistant professor in Games and Interactive Media, anticipated to begin in August 2026. This job is a 9-month, tenure-track position. The selected candidate will contribute to the mission of the Games and Interactive Media (GaIM) program by teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses, conducting research/creative work, providing service activities related to games and interactive media, and participating in NSCM and university service, including committee work. The successful candidate may be expected to teach in different modalities, including face-to-face and online. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity in the use of immersive technologies and a desire to share that knowledge in teaching and mentoring students. Furthermore, we are looking for a highly collaborative individual keen to develop partnerships across the university, from the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) and the Modeling and Simulation programs to many other UCF “Space U” programs, open to the candidate’s imagination and interpretation. Other typical responsibilities include providing appropriate service in student advising (academic and career) and actively participating in the school's academic life. This includes attending faculty meetings, graduations, and assessing student learning. These activities are integral to our commitment to student success and academic excellence. External service expectations may include work with appropriate academic bodies and professional organizations. Additionally, we are especially interested in a candidate who can contribute through their research, teaching and service to the excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

Requirements

• A terminal degree in an area closely related to developing immersive digital media such as computer science, games and interactive media, or any other appropriate discipline.
• Some teaching or training experience, formal or informal (e.g., tutoring, teaching workshops, creating tutorial videos, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in AI, industry-standard game engines, API and plugins development, and programming.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative educational environment.
• Experience or ability to teach game development and programming courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience or ability to teach in different modalities, including face-to-face and online.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in Games and Interactive Media.
• Conduct research and creative work related to games and interactive media.
• Provide service activities related to games and interactive media.
• Participate in NSCM and university service, including committee work.
• Advise students academically and in their career paths.
• Attend faculty meetings and graduations.
• Assess student learning.
• Develop partnerships across the university.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree