Visiting Faculty: Game Design & Technical Art

New York Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission

Retirement plans with employer contributions

Job summary

The New York Institute of Technology is seeking a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for the Department of Digital Art and Design. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in game design, technical art, and related areas across both NYC and Old Westbury campuses.

Candidates should have an MFA or equivalent degree and a minimum of three to five years of professional experience in the game industry. The position includes curriculum development, industry partnerships, and teaching responsibilities focusing on game production tools.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in the game industry.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor/lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in game design and technical art.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student mentoring.
• Support student showcases and industry engagement.

Skills

Game design fundamentals

Technical art

Real-time production

Unity

Unreal Engine

Education

MFA, MS, MA, or equivalent degree

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Maya

Blender

Houdini

ZBrush

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

The New York Institute of Technology is seeking a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for the Department of Digital Art and Design. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in game design, technical art, and related areas across both NYC and Old Westbury campuses.

Candidates should have an MFA or equivalent degree and a minimum of three to five years of professional experience in the game industry. The position includes curriculum development, industry partnerships, and teaching responsibilities focusing on game production tools.