Assistant Professor Design and Game Development

Responsibilities

• Serve as a full-time faculty member for the undergraduate Digital Game Design and Development program
• Teach approximately 24 credits per academic year, covering courses such as Game Development, Visual Design for Games, and Senior Game Projects
• Contribute to curriculum development, including the integration of AI-assisted workflows and procedural systems
• Mentor interdisciplinary student teams in collaborative game production
• Cultivate internship opportunities within the New York area
• Collaborate with Computer Science and Digital Art faculty to maintain a rigorous curriculum
• Participate in faculty committees, strategic planning, and student recruitment events

Requirements

• MFA or doctorate (or equivalent professional experience) in game design, computer science, computer programming, or interactive design
• 3+ years of professional experience in game development, specifically with Unity production techniques
• Strong technical proficiency in C# programming and Unity development workflows
• Demonstrated scholarly or creative activity with national or international recognition in the field
• University-level teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Unreal Engine and visual scripting systems
• Experience with gameplay systems design, interactive storytelling, or UI/UX for interactive applications
• Expertise in multiplayer/networked game development or mobile/PC/web deployment pipelines
• Experience with VR, AR, or Mixed Reality (MR) technologies
• Experience developing analog games
• Demonstrated ability to lead technologists, artists, and designers on team projects

About the Company

Long Island University (LIU) Post is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus located on Long Island's Gold Coast, just 27 miles east of New York City. The university offers a small-school environment with the resources of a major metropolitan institution, featuring diverse academic programs and award-winning facilities.