Assistant Professor or Professional Lecturer in Games & Emerging Media

Position Title:

Assistant Professor or Professional Lecturer in Games & Emerging Media

Department/School:

School of Communication & the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75000 - $80000

Job Summary:

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 Marists mission of cultivating an inclusive and welcoming academic community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 teach 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 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.

Essential Functions:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Required Application Documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Contact information for three references which ideally should cover both professional and academic connections

Benefits:

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 1000 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 $2000 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.

About the Department/School:

The programs of the Department of Art and Digital Media give students the opportunity to develop as artists designers digital media creators programmers and scholars in facilities that support both traditional media and the latest developments in new media including games and emerging media. The Games & Emerging Media program is shared between the School of Communication and the Arts and the Computer Science and Mathematics schools but is housed in the Department of Art and Digital Media. The Games & Emerging Media program has been in the Princeton Review Top 50 Undergraduate Games Programs since it began in 2016.

Art and Digital Media is part of the School of Communication and the Arts which prepares students for careers in communication media fashion and art practices building valuable skills that complement a foundation in a liberal arts education. With nationally ranked programs and Centers of Excellence in Sports Communication and Social Media we foster an inclusive and engaged community of industry experts and research faculty dedicated to student success. We aim to inspire students to become empathetic and ethically responsible professionals with an understanding of the values of community engagement sustainability and social responsibility. Marists location in the Hudson Valley offers a traditional college experience that is only a train ride away from the rich cultural and professional opportunities New York City has to offer while our global campus in Florence Italy gives students the opportunity to expand their world.

We have innovative undergraduate academic programs in Art and Digital Media Communication Fashion Film and Television Games and Emerging Media and Music as well as graduate programs and dual degree programs in Integrated Marketing Communication (online).

The Art and Digital Media Department and the School of Communication and the Arts are committed to advancing an inclusive climate.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929 Marist is a comprehensive independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie N.Y. and Florence Italy plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Princeton Review and others. To learn more please visit of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching office hours departmental/school activities and other activities as needed.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment development and promotion of individuals without consideration of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marists policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation veteran status or any other condition established by law.