Assistant Professor of Media Arts and Game Development – Tenure-Track, University of Wisconsin Whitewater

“The Department of Communication in the College of Arts & Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Media Arts & Game Development beginning August 2025. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses in media arts and game development, research, and service to the university and community. Research expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and may include a focus on game studies and design, creative coding, game development, media studies, film studies, or other emergent/computational media practice. The Communication Department will welcome candidates who expand the field of Game Development towards inclusivity. We seek perspectives from a diverse array of candidates who take an active interest in redefining the Game Development and Media Arts fields.

https://www.uww.edu/employment/employment-opportunities/posting?listing=2596

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs – online and in person – from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities – a priority mission since the 1970s.

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