"Assistant Professor of Communications (Digital Media: Game Design/3D Animation)"

Job Description

Position: Assistant Professor of Communications (Digital Media: Game Design/3D Animation)

Type: Tenure-Track Academic Year: 2026-2027 Available: Fall 2026

Location: Department of Communications, College of Arts and Humanities, California State University, Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Contact: Prof. Mary Slaughter, Search and Screening Committee Chair, Email: mslaughter@csub.edu, Tel: (661) 654-2152

Deadline: Full consideration by February 4, 2026. Applications after may be reviewed until filled.

Position Description: Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Digital Media with an emphasis on Game Design and 3D Animation at the Assistant Professor level, beginning in August 2026. We are looking for a creative practitioner who brings dedication to craft, deep technical skill, and the agility to adapt to evolving production pipelines, ensuring students gain real-world, industry-aligned experience.

Minimum Qualifications: M.F.A., D.F.A. or Arts/Practice PhD in game design, animation, media arts or related field. Extensive experience in Game Development Production Skills (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity, level design) and 3D Modeling & Animation Skills (e.g., modeling, rigging, rendering). Teaching abilities and commitment to diverse students. Creative research program in relevant areas.

Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor; $74,652 - $80,000 annual.

Application: Cover letter, CV, teaching portfolio, 3 letters of recommendation, diversity statement, creative work portfolio. Email single PDF to mslaughter@csub.edu.

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