Tenure-Track VR/AR Professor - Immersive Real-Time Media

The University of Texas at Dallas; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animation & Game Design Program at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in VR, AR, and immersive media. The candidate should bring professional VR/AR studio experience, motion capture, real-time rendering, and familiarity with Unreal Engine/Unity.

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment commencing fall 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to curricular growth in VR/AR, real-time interactive media,

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field by start of appointment.
• Experience with VR/AR studios, motion capture, and real-time rendering.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine or Unity and immersive storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Advance curricular growth in VR/AR and real-time interactive media.
• Engage in research, teaching, and collaboration across departments.
• Contribute to immersive storytelling initiatives on campus.

Skills

VR/AR research

Real-time rendering

Unreal/Unity

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Motion capture

Volumetric capture

Job description

The Animation & Game Design Program at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in VR, AR, and immersive media. The candidate should bring professional VR/AR studio experience, motion capture, real-time rendering, and familiarity with Unreal Engine/Unity.

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment commencing fall 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to curricular growth in VR/AR, real-time interactive media,