Full-Time Teaching Faculty: Game Design and Development

Overview:

The Department of Visual & Performing Arts in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor to support our growing program in Game Design & Development. The anticipated start date is August 2025.

This full-time faculty position supports the core curriculum in Game Design & Development including our game labs and classes in our subject-area concentrations (games.qu.edu/curriculum.asp). We seek applicants with a passion for developing games and the ability to bring relevance to the classroom through their professional game development work, experiences, and networks.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in game design, a strong familiarity with digital game development platforms, and the ability to mentor students on interdisciplinary, collaborative projects across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those with experience supporting diverse student populations. Our department highly values collegiality and collaboration, both within the department and across the university. Since experiential learning is a core requirement for all our students, candidates who can effectively support and facilitate this hands-on learning approach are particularly encouraged to apply.

About the College:

The College of Arts & Sciences is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to providing an immersive and distinctive educational experience. Known for our inclusive teaching, faculty mentorship, and high-impact experiences, our programs integrate career planning and skill development into a broad education tailored to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st century. Our students emerge as ethical and intellectual leaders, capable of critical and independent thinking, equipped to collaborate on solutions to pressing global issues, and prepared for success in their personal, professional, and civic lives. The College of Arts & Sciences offers 25 undergraduate majors, 34 undergraduate minors, an MS in Molecular and Cell Biology, 6 undergraduate and 1 graduate certificates, and 13 undergraduate/graduate dual-degree programs.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Teach four courses per semester
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours for students
• Guide, advise, and mentor students academically and professionally
• Engage in service to support the program, department, college and university
• Contribute to the development of potential graduate study opportunities
• Work collaboratively with other faculty to grow the program, expand enrollments, and provide transformative experiences for students

Education Requirements:

• A terminal degree in Interactive Media, Game Development, or a related discipline (required before position starts in August 2025). Candidates with non-terminal masters’ degrees will be considered if they have at least three years of relevant industry or equivalent academic experience. Candidates with non-terminal master’s degrees will be appointed at the rank of Instructor.

Qualifications:

• Experience and ability to teach game design and development courses at all levels
• Proficiency in Unity and Unreal game engines and associated programming languages
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in the field
• Ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body
• Portfolio of completed and published games
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated success in teaching, preferably at college level
• Experience with online instruction
• Experience in curriculum design and development, including at the post-graduate level
• Familiarity with professional software and tools for game art practice, development, and workflow
• Familiarity with game production and management practices including Agile development/Scrum and version control software.
• Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include:

1. Letter of interest which includes your teaching statement (one page preferred) that describes your approach to instruction and your commitment to inclusive teaching practices

2. CV or resume, with a list of three academic/professional references who will not be contacted without your permission.

3. A link to a portfolio of work, which includes games

4. Sample teaching evaluations if available

Applications received by February 7, 2025, will receive first consideration.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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