Assistant Professor or Professional Lecturer in Games & Emerging Media

Marist University•Poughkeepsie, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Art & Digital Media at Marist University invites applications for the position of tenure track Assistant Professor or term Professional Lecturer of Games and Emerging Media to join the School of Communication and the Arts beginning in Fall 2027. The faculty member will be teaching game art and animation, UX/UI, and/or design courses in the Games & Emerging Media program (which is recognized as one of the top 50 game programs in the world by Princeton Review), as well as courses in Digital Media, Graphic Design, and Fine Arts. We encourage candidates who can demonstrate, through their teaching, scholarship, and service, their ability to contribute to Marist’s mission of cultivating an inclusive and welcoming academic community.

Requirements

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 art and animation, game engines, C#, virtual reality/augmented reality, modding, indie games, game writing, and/or UX/UI.
Ability to foster positive working and learning relationships with students and colleagues from varied backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.
An approach to research and creative practices in gaming, art, and UX that is interdisciplinary.

Nice To Haves

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 art, animation, UX, or design.

Responsibilities

Teaching game art and animation, UX/UI, and/or design courses in the Games & Emerging Media program.
Teaching courses in Digital Media, Graphic Design, and Fine Arts.
Teaching courses that align with their expertise, selected from a range of courses such as Intro to Visual Design, Game Art, Game Animation (2D/3D), Character Design, Level Design, Intro to Digital Media, and Game Writing; courses in Unity, Unreal Engine, and/or Godot, as well as courses in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design, like Advanced UX; Inclusive and Ethical Design; and UX and AI.
Ability to teach in the field of game development.
Ability to help develop new curricula in this field.
Engagement in university and professional services such as advising/mentoring students, serving on department, school, or university committees.

Benefits

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 with varying employer contributions based on years of service.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available.
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.
Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.