New Media And Game Development Part-Time Instructor Pool 2025-2026

The Film, Animation and New Media department in the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa seeks part-time faculty to teach in areas of creative digital new media, virtual reality and game design, development and production. Part-time faculty are needed to teach courses in areas such as creative digital media, virtual reality, UX/UI design, concepts, software and coding related to game design, virtual production, development and production.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Provide instruction in areas such as creative digital media, virtual reality, UX/UI design, software and coding, and game design and development and production.
2. Utilize department syllabus and course assignments, with meeting times and specific reading and writing assignments for students within the departmental guidelines and program mission.
3. Manage online-paperwork grading system.

The successful candidate will have:

1. Master of Fine Arts degree in areas pertaining to digital media, virtual reality, UX/UI, game development and production.
2. Experience in virtual interfaces, expanded reality, virtual production (Unreal preferred), UX/UI design, generative AI tools, digital media and/or game design and development.
3. College teaching experience in related areas is preferred.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover Letter Detailing Qualifications, Experience and Interest in the Position
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Links to Online Work, and Website with representative work

Additional Information

Applications for part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis which may include fall, spring and summer.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines: To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements: Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.