Assistant Professor (NTTA), Game Design and Development

About the role

Long Island University is seeking an experienced and talented full-time faculty NTTA member to join the digital game design and development program. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to the development of a dynamic and experimental game design curriculum and culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide range of classes (introductory and advanced game development, gameplay programming, studio)
• Develop a curriculum to reflect current industry standards and emerging trends
• Mentor and advise students on academic progress and portfolio development
• Support student projects, including capstones and collaborative team-based work
• Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum planning, and faculty advisory boards

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Game Design, Interactive Media, Digital Media, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Varied and deep portfolio of published games
• Strong understanding of game systems, and mastery in a variety of gameplay engines
• Teaching experience at the college level