"Assistant Professor of Games and Emerging Media"

Job Details

Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Games and Emerging Media

Department/School:
School of Communication & the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate:
$63,010 - $80,000

Job Summary:
Marist University (Poughkeepsie, NY) seeks an Assistant Professor of Games and Emerging Media. This role involves teaching courses in the Games & Emerging Media program each semester while maintaining a high level of professional engagement through research and service. The Assistant Professor will specifically prepare teaching outlines detailing the course of study, assign lessons, grade homework and classroom papers, administer tests to assess students' progress, and issue reports to inform students and college administration about the quality of educational achievements attained.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s in Game Design or a related field.

Essential Functions:
This role involves teaching courses in the Games & Emerging Media program each semester while maintaining a high level of professional engagement through research and service. The Assistant Professor will specifically prepare teaching outlines detailing the course of study, assign lessons, grade homework and classroom papers, administer tests to assess students' progress, and issue reports to inform students and college administration about the quality of educational achievements attained.

Sample courses include:
“Introduction to Programming; Introduction to Games; The Business of Games; Game Studio; Game Design; and Ethics and Gaming,” along with additional courses that align with academic preparation and the emerging needs of the school.

Required Application Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Type of Position:
Full-time

Classification:
Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:
9

Work Schedule:
Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, scholarship/professional development and other activities as needed.

Location:
Marist University Main Campus
Poughkeepsie, NY

Number of Position Openings:
1

Benefits

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter. *Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.*
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.*

About the Department/School

The programs of the Department of Art and Digital Media give students the opportunity to develop as artists, designers, digital media creators, programmers, and scholars in facilities that support both traditional media and the latest developments in new media including games and emerging media. The Games & Emerging Media program is shared between the School of Communication and the Arts and the Computer Science and Mathematics schools, but is housed in the Department of Art and Digital Media. The Games & Emerging Media program has been in the Princeton Review Top 50 Undergraduate Games Programs since it began in 2016.

Art and Digital Media is part of the School of Communication and the Arts, which prepares students for careers in communication, media, fashion, and art practices, building valuable skills that complement a foundation in a liberal arts education. With nationally ranked programs and Centers of Excellence in Sports Communication and Social Media, we foster an inclusive and engaged community of industry experts and research faculty dedicated to student success. We aim to inspire students to become empathetic and ethically responsible professionals with an understanding of the values of community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility. Marist’s location in the Hudson Valley offers a traditional college experience that is only a train ride away from the rich cultural and professional opportunities New York City has to offer, while our global campus in Florence, Italy gives students the opportunity to expand their world.

We have innovative, undergraduate academic programs in Art and Digital Media, Communication, Fashion, Film and Television, Games and Emerging Media, and Music as well as graduate programs and dual degree programs in Integrated Marketing Communication (online).

About Marist University

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Advertised: February 03, 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: March 05, 2026 Eastern Standard Time