Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Media Arts and Game Development - College of Arts and Communication

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Media Arts and Game Development - College of Arts and Communication

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

Attention:

The Media Arts and Game Development Department in the College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Assistant Professor.

Job Summary:

The College of Arts and Communication at UW-Whitewater seeks a dedicated educator, scholar and colleague to join our faculty to support the interdisciplinary Media Arts and Game Development Program. This position carries a 24-credit annual teaching load with an emphasis on high-impact instructional practices, student success, research, and professional service. The successful candidate will teach introductory Media Arts and Game Development courses and upper-level courses in the program aligned with their expertise. Specializations may include creative coding, interactive media, digital video, game-related media, animation or motion design, or other emerging forms of digital art and media practice. Our positions are housed in the College of Art and Communication and will play an important role in supporting MAGD curriculum and students across related programs. The approved standards for promotion and tenure at the time of initial contract are the standards that will be used for promotion and tenure. If there are revisions to department or college standards, a faculty member can request (in writing to the department chair) to have the revised standards applied.

Workplace Expectations:

Please see the link below regarding the workplace expectations at UW-Whitewater. We believe that by adhering to these expectations, we develop a university community in which all students, staff and faculty feel valued and supported.

UWW Workplace Expectations

Key Job Responsibilities:

Teaching & Instructional Expectations

• •Course Load: Deliver 24 credits of instruction per academic year may include MAGD 150 Intro to Media Arts and Game Development, MAGD 210 Design for Digital Media, and additional teaching in upper-level MAGD courses appropriate to the candidate's expertise. Other teaching assignments may include CORE 110 World of the Arts and related courses supporting the needs of the MAGD related departments. ( UW-Whitewater Teaching Responsibilities and Workload Policy )
• •Office Hours for Students: Maintain at least five office hours for students each week during the academic year (departments and/or colleges may have additional requirements). These office hours for students should be consistent to provide accessible student support and academic advising/mentoring. For faculty who teach a portion or all courses online, the modality of the office hours for students should be proportionate to the modality of the courses taught unless the department or college has additional requirements.
• •Advising/mentoring: Use Navigate for all advising/mentoring notes.
• •Communication: Maintain professional and timely responsiveness to student, colleague, and administrator inquiries via Navigate, Canvas, email and telephone, generally within 24–48 business hours while on contract. When off contract, use the “out of office” feature in Outlook to let individuals know who to contact in your absence.
• •Administrative Compliance: Ensure the punctual submission of course syllabi at the start of each term, ensuring they meet all University and system-wide requirements ( UWW Syllabi Reqs ).
• •Contribute to curriculum development.
• •Accessibility: Select and develop instructional materials that are Title II (ADA) compliant . All digital course content, textbooks, and media must be accessible to students with disabilities to ensure an equitable learning environment.

Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity

• •Maintain an active scholarly agenda that contributes to the field of digital media or a related area.
• •Disseminate research through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or professional exhibitions per department and college standards.
• •Seek opportunities to involve undergraduate or graduate students in research initiatives.

Service & Engagemen t

• •Participate in departmental, college, and university-level meetings and committee work.
• •Participate in professional and public service.
• •Contribute to program assessment and development.
• •Engage in professional outreach and service that aligns with the University Mission Statement and the Wisconsin Idea .
• •Participate in at least one graduation ceremony each academic year.

Department:

Media Arts and Game Development

Media Arts and Game Development is an interdisciplinary program housed in the UW-W Communication Department. Faculty in this program come from the Departments of Art and Design and Communication, both in the College of Arts and Communication, as well as the Department of Computer Science in the College of Letters and Sciences.

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting full-time salary within the range of $61,000-$63,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .

Required Qualifications:

Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.,MFA, or equivalent) in art, design, digital media, interactive media, game development or related disciplines by the time of appointment. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2027; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2028 in advance of their first scheduled review.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching, experience with Canvas, and a record of scholarly achievement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• •Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive campus environment
• •Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents. If submitting more than five application materials, you'll need to combine files prior to uploading and label with an appropriate name.

• •Cover letter/letter of interest
• •Statement of teaching philosophy
• •Curriculum Vita
• •Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• •Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact Human Resources at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact: A. Bill Miller (millera@uww.edu)

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by January 15th, 2027 , are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team o