Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Game and Animation Media
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Job Information
Position: Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Game and Animation Media Position Description: The Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure earning Assistant Professor in Game and Animation Media beginning, August 2026. We seek a scholar-creator with a demonstrated record of creative achievement and/or research and clear potential to meet tenure standards at an R1 public research university, such as competitive screenings, released games, funded projects, peer-reviewed publications, juried exhibitions, or other recognized scholarly or professional outputs.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active creative and/or research practice in animation and/or game development with a record of achievement that meets the standards of a tenure-earning position at an R1 university.
- Teach courses in animation and/or game development at undergraduate and graduate level.
- Participate in service at the School, College, and University levels.
Required Qualifications
- Terminal degree (M.F.A., Ph.D., or equivalent) in game design, animation, interactive media, or related field by time of appointment.
- Evidence of research and/or creative achievement consistent with tenure-track expectations at a research-intensive institution.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
Prior to Applying
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536946 at careers.fiu.edu and upload the following:
- A letter of interest (maximum of two pages) that summarizes the candidate’s professional background, teaching experience, and administrative experience.
- Curriculum vitae.
- 1 page statement of research and related research plan for the next 3 years.
- 1 page statement of teaching philosophy.
- 1 page course description with learning objectives, for a course you would be excited to develop and teach. This may be an existing course you've refined over time, or an aspirational course that reflects where you see the field heading.
- Portfolio of work in digital media compiled into a single pdf with links created for web viewing.
- Portfolio of a selection of student works compiled into a single pdf with links of 1-5 minutes in total, created for web viewing.
- The contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for finalists, those invited for on campus interviews.
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin April 10, 2026 and will be reviewed periodically until the position is filled. Direct any questions to Professor Charles Strouse, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at cstrouse@fiu.edu. The initial appointment will start in August 2026.