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:

$75,000 - $80,000

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 Marist’s 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

1,000 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 $2,000 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. Marist’s 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
6,000 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 https://www.marist.edu/about

Type 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.

Marist's 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.