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Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Technical Art

Position Number: 6703566
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Other Fine & Applied Arts

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Technical Art

Details

The Division of Games at the University of Utah invites applications for non-tenure-track career-line Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Games to begin Fall 2026. We seek applicants with expertise in at least one area of Technical Art. Of particular interest to the Division are candidates with expertise in tool scripting (e.g., MEL, Python), procedural content generation (PGC), virtual production, lighting, and/or VFX. Candidates with expertise in other related areas of technical art are also welcome to apply.

Successful candidates will share our vision of the power that games hold to transform players, groups, and society. Hires are part of the PRESS PLAY Initiative (https://games.utah.edu/pressplay/), a significant, multi-year commitment for faculty growth in the Division of Games.
Note: The Division of Games is dedicated to connecting students with industry professionals and contemporary game development practice. For those industry professionals wishing to transition into academia, the Division provides training and onboarding around academic and administrative practices.

Necessary qualifications:

Applicants for career-line, lecturing positions should hold a terminal degree in a games-related field (e.g., Ph.D. in Computer Science, MFA in Art). Successful candidates are expected to teach in-person courses across the undergraduate Games and Masters MEAE curriculum to students on the Salt Lake City Campus. As such, successful applicants will have broad knowledge of the practical aspects of game development. In addition to teaching, candidates are also expected to contribute to university and professional service, which may include, for example, collaborative work to expand our curriculum, outreach to local industry and government partners, or recruitment efforts.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate (1) expertise in at least one of the Technical Arts areas listed, (2) provide evidence of creating games with interdisciplinary teams through the use of technology and software, (3) commitment to the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students in lectures, seminars, and studio simulations.

Preferred qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the necessary qualifications, demonstrate a strong working knowledge of current production trends, tools, workflows, and pipelines, for instance, through recent industry experience as Technical Leads.

About the Division:

The Division of Games is a world leader in games education, with consistently top-ranked programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Utah Games faculty includes artists, computer scientists, designers, games studies scholars, and social scientists who collectively work together on the mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in games. This plurality of backgrounds is one of the core elements within our identity. We strongly value inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to research and education, and we seek to foster collaboration across the University of Utah. Currently, our faculty sustain ongoing collaborations with other departments within our College of Architecture and Planning, as well as the Colleges of Education, Humanities, Science, Engineering, and other campus partners. Additionally, we maintain strong collaborations with the vibrant local game development community and other significant game industry-wide partners.
Our unit is committed to being a responsible member of our campus and professional community, and we strive to recruit and support faculty committed to acting in furtherance of our unit's values. Interested candidates may view these values by visiting https://games.utah.edu/utah-games-values/

We have recently received significant support from the Office of the President to advance our mission. This job opportunity is an integral step within our plan to expand our program's strengths in teaching and research/creative scholarship. To learn more about our PRESS PLAY Initiative, please visit https://games.utah.edu/pressplay/
If you are interested in joining us to build a culture of academic excellence; to create ideas that advance our understanding of games; to share those ideas with our students, communities, and society; and to apply those ideas to change the world for the better, we strongly encourage you to apply.

About the University of Utah:

The University of Utah is a Carnegie Research I institution located in Salt Lake City, nestled in the breathtaking foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. With thriving arts and culinary scenes, and an exploding high technology sector, Salt Lake City offers a unique mix of urban life juxtaposed with access to remarkable national parks, ski resorts, hiking and climbing, and more, just minutes away from campus.

Department: 01508 - Games
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN01440CF

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191613

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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