Assistant Professor

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emerging Technology in Business and Design to teach courses in extended reality, motion graphics, and interactive media. The role includes maintaining an active research program in the immersive lab, pursuing grants, and coordinating the entertainment design curriculum.

The successful candidate will contribute to cross-disciplinary education across the College of Creative Arts, collaborate on industry-sponsored projects, and

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a field related to immersive experiences, mixed reality, or entertainment design by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated expertise in XR, motion graphics, interactive media, and immersive production environments.
• Ability to develop and pursue external grant funding and scholarly/creative outputs.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in extended reality, motion graphics, TouchDesigner, interactive media, and immersive design.
• Maintain an active research/creative program using the XR lab to support immersive experiences and related inquiries.
• Actively pursue grant funding and coordinate curricula for the entertainment design program.
• Develop curricula and contribute to program development within ETBD and CCA.
• Provide service to the University and participate in advising and interdisciplinary student projects.

Skills

Extended reality

Motion graphics

TouchDesigner

Interactive media

Entertainment design

Experiential design

Education

Terminal degree in immersive experiences related field

Tools

TouchDesigner

Projection mapping

Job description

Job TitleAssistant ProfessorDepartmentEmerging Technology in Business and DesignWorker TypeRegularPay TypeSalarySalary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.Benefit EligibleYesScreening Date2026-10-07Job Description SummaryThe College of Creative Arts (CCA) seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position to support the Department of Emerging Technology in Business and Design (ETBD) and the College of Creative Arts in immersive experience, entertainment design, and mixed reality.Job DescriptionDuties:Teach courses to include extended reality, motion graphics, TouchDesigner, interactive media, entertainment design, and experiential design (involving projection mapping and our immersive production environment)Maintain an active research and/or creative program using the extended reality lab to support immersive experiences, mixed reality, entertainment design, or related areas of inquiryActively pursue grant fundingDevelop curriculaCoordinate the entertainment design and technology programProvide service to the UniversityETBD faculty are actively involved in advising students; facilitating graduate/undergraduate interdisciplinary research projects; leading client-based projects; participating in grant-funded projects; leading co-curricular activities, student organizations, etc.Minimum Qualifications:Terminal degree in a related field by the date of appointment in a field related to immersive experiences, mixed reality, or entertainment design.The Department of Emerging Technology in Business & Design is an integral part of the College of Creative Arts.The College of Creative Arts at Miami University is a dynamic, interdisciplinary community encompassing departments in art, architecture and interior design, emerging technology in business and design, music, and theatre, alongside a vibrant ecosystem of centers and institutes including the Institute for Innovation in Arts and Design, Fashion Institute, Armstrong Institute for Emerging Technology, and the Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine (Cincinnati), as well as the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum and a nationally recognized Performing Arts Series. The college takes an innovative, career-focused approach that integrates emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning. Through industry partnerships and cross-disciplinary collaboration, CCA prepares graduates to lead in the creative industries.Additional Position Information (if applicable)Required Application DocumentsResume/CV, cover letterSpecial Instructions (if applicable)NoneAdditional InformationA criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.This organization participates in E-Verify.Reasonable AccommodationsRequests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.Miami University Values StatementMiami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. 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