Lecturer in Game Engineering — Teach & Shape the Future

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for a non-tenure-track career-line Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Games to begin Fall 2026. We seek applicants with expertise in at least one area of game engineering, including gameplay programming, engine architecture, real-time rendering, or AI. Successful candidates will teach across the B.S.

in Games and MEAE curricula on the Salt Lake City Campus. Applicants should hold a terminal degree in a games-related field and demonstrate commitment to

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in games-related field with a focus on games engineering.
• Teaching across the B.S. in Games and MEAE curricula to Salt Lake City Campus.
• Contribute to university and professional service and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person courses across the B.S. in Games and MEAE curricula.
• Contribute to curriculum development and outreach to industry partners.
• Engage in service activities within the university and professional communities.

Skills

Gameplay programming

Engine architecture

Real-time rendering

Artificial intelligence

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or Informatics

MEAE engineering track

Job description

The University of Utah invites applications for a non-tenure-track career-line Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Games to begin Fall 2026. We seek applicants with expertise in at least one area of game engineering, including gameplay programming, engine architecture, real-time rendering, or AI. Successful candidates will teach across the B.S.

in Games and MEAE curricula on the Salt Lake City Campus. Applicants should hold a terminal degree in a games-related field and demonstrate commitment to