Job Details

Open-Rank Teaching Professor in Games

Position Number: 5887563
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Open-Rank Teaching Professor in Games

About the Opportunity

Summary

The Department of Art + Design in the College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) of Northeastern University seeks exceptional applicants for full-time, non-tenure track Teaching Professor (open rank) positions in Games for the MS in Game Science and Design and the undergraduate Game Design Programs on the Boston campus.

We are seeking interdisciplinary applicants who are practicing game developers with specific expertise in game production, user research, and game design. Applicants should have a passion for advancing the design and development of games through their teaching, mentorship, and leadership. Ideal candidates are active participants in the field with key contacts in the game industry, and experienced speakers/writers about their creative practice.

Successful candidates will teach existing courses in game production, game design, user research, and/or game studio courses. They will further help our game development students to manage their projects and successfully release and promote their games to audiences outside the University. The position involves curriculum development opportunities and collaboration with research faculty in games towards the creation of game development projects across art, health, AI, sustainability, aging, and other relevant domains.

Qualifications

A terminal degree in a games-related field (PhD or MFA) or equivalent professional experience in Games prior to the start date of the position is required. The duties and responsibilities of the position begin in August 2025. Experience with mentoring junior developers/student interns and hybrid delivery methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the graduate (GSND) and undergraduate (GAME) game programs. A full course load with a 1.0 FTE appointment will be 3 courses per semester (6 in total) with the opportunity to teach in the summer (May-August) for extra compensation. With a two-thirds time appointment, the course load is reduced to 2 courses per semester. The position's standard duties consist of 80% teaching, 10% service and 10% creative practice. Candidates should be open to the possibility of working with the department heads on delivering coursework in a hybrid learning format.

Additional Information:

All applications must be submitted electronically through Northeastern's career site, Workday at https://hr.northeastern.edu/careers/job-listings/. If viewing this from a Northeastern website, click on "Apply to this Position" above. Applicants should submit 1) a letter of application describing relevant professional and teaching experience, and how they can support our commitment to fostering an environment of belonging for faculty, staff and students, 2) a curriculum vitae and 3) evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates should also provide the contact information of three references.

Letters of recommendation, research statements, and portfolios of creative work should not be submitted, but they may be requested later during the search process. The start date for the position is Fall 2025. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Teaching Professor Mark Sivak: m.sivak@northeastern.edu. Review of applications will begin February 3 and continue until the position is filled.

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.

Our locations-in Boston; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Oakland, California; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant-are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research.

Northeastern's comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs- in a variety of on-campus and online formats-lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.

The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) is a collaborative community within the university that acts as a catalyst for research, inspiration, and discovery. It brings together a unique combination of disciplines, including Architecture, Art+Design, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media and Screen Studies, Music, and Theatre. CAMD is also home to the Center for the Arts, the Center for Design, the Center for Communication, Media Innovation, and Social Change, and the CAMD Media Studios Organization (MSO).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:
Assistant Teaching Professor: $61,000 - $75,000 | Associate Teaching Professor: $70,000 - $88,000 | Teaching Professor: $77,000 - $97,000

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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