Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Game Engineering

Department: Games | Location: Salt Lake City, UT | Track: Non-Tenure Track | Open Until Filled: Yes

About the Role

The Division of Games at the University of Utah invites applications for a 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 game engineering, particularly gameplay programming, engine architecture, real-time rendering, and/or artificial intelligence. Candidates with expertise in other related areas of game engineering are also welcome.

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, a significant, multi-year commitment for faculty growth in the Division of Games.

The Division of Games is dedicated to connecting students with industry professionals and contemporary game development practices. For industry professionals transitioning into academia, the Division provides training and onboarding around academic and administrative practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person courses across the B.S. in Games and the Master's of Entertainment Arts & Engineering (MEAE) curriculum on the Salt Lake City Campus.
• Contribute to university and professional service, including collaborative work to expand curriculum, outreach to local industry and government partners, or recruitment efforts.
• Demonstrate expertise in at least one area of Game Engineering.
• Provide evidence of contribution to creative works in interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate commitment to teaching and/or mentoring, especially with undergraduate and graduate students in lectures, seminars, and studio simulations.

Requirements

• Hold a terminal degree in a games-related field with a focus on games engineering (e.g., Ph.D. in Computer Science or Informatics, MEAE engineering track).
• Possess broad knowledge of the practical aspects of game development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent industry experience in the games industry or related fields.

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 faculty includes artists, social scientists, games studies scholars, designers, and computer scientists who collectively work to push the boundaries of what is possible in games.

The Division strongly values inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to research and education, fostering collaboration across the University of Utah. Current faculty collaborations span departments within the College of Architecture and Planning, the School of Medicine, the Colleges of Education, Humanities, Science and Engineering, and other campus partners. The Division also maintains strong ties with the local game development community and significant industry-wide partners.

The Division is committed to being a responsible member of its campus and professional community, recruiting and supporting faculty who align with its values.

About The University Of Utah

The University of Utah is a Carnegie Research I institution located in Salt Lake City, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Salt Lake City offers a vibrant urban life with thriving arts and culinary scenes, a growing high-technology sector, and easy access to national parks, ski resorts, hiking, and climbing.