Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Digital Media

Agency

Department

*The Civic Engagement and Humanities PhD is under submission and awaiting THECB approval with a proposed launch date of Fall 2026/Spring 2027.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
80% Teaching and Service:

• Plan prepare and deliver lectures seminars and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students which may include general education core curriculum.

• Develop course syllabi select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams quizzes papers etc.

• Assess student performance provide timely feedback and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.

• Engage students in active learning foster critical thinking skills and provide opportunities for discussion collaboration and hands-on learning.

• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours feedback on assignments and mentoring.

• Adhere to university policies academic integrity standards and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.

• Incorporate innovative teaching methods technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field improve teaching skills and explore new instructional strategies.

• Collaborate with colleagues departmental faculty and university staff to coordinate course offerings share resources and contribute to program development and improvement.

• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to college committees advisory committees student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

• Assist Department Head with building the MFA program.

20% Research Scholarship and Creative Activity:

• Maintain an active agenda for research scholarship or creative activity appropriate to the applicants academic discipline.

• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicants discipline through scholarly publication presentation or exhibition.

• Demonstrate potential for external funding national impact or professional recognition.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Digital Media Animation Game Design Film/Video or a related field.

• Minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience preferably in digital media or a related field.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate expertise in interaction design 3D and 4D design.

• Exhibit an understanding and mastery of established and emerging industry practices relevant to visual communication.

• Strong proficiency with industry-standard software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite Autodesk Maya/3ds Max Unity Unreal Engine or similar).

• Demonstrated excellence in professional creative or academic contributions to digital media gaming animation or film/video.

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students staff and faculty in a professional collegial and collaborative manner.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PhD in Game Studies Film and Media Studies Communication or Arts and Technology.

• Six or more years of professional experience.

• Experience developing curriculum or leading workshops in digital media or related disciplines.

• Advanced skills in motion capture virtual production or interactive media design.

• Knowledge of visual effects (VFX) including proficiency with Houdini and compositing techniques.

• Experience with scripting or programming languages related to gaming and animation (e.g. C# Python MEL JavaScript).

***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via theSubmit action.

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

• Link to Creative Work (20 images) captions include title media year and size.

• Link to Student Work (20 images) captions include course and brief project.

• Philosophy Statement related to Teaching Research and creative practiceor Artist Statement.

• Unofficial transcripts

  • Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected resume is not an acceptable entry in the job applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2026.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degreegranting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.