The GAME School on the Tempe campus at Arizona State University invites applications for Faculty Associates to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses online and/or on-campus in: game engine or media arts programming, visuals scripting in game engines, python programming for media arts, game physics and mathematics, game design and production fundamentals, and audio visual technologies.

These positions are one-semester appointments, part-time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Faculty Associate course load is one to two classes per semester. Teaching duties include:  preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes).  

The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment.  Individuals hired as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load. 

Anticipated start date is: Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, session A, B and/or C 

For more information about The GAME School please visit (https://thegameschool.asu.edu/)

• MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointment
• Record of scholarly publication and/or evidence of professional development in relevant field 
• Minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience  

The application deadline is August 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. 

This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted. To apply, please submit the following: 

• Cover Letter of application
• Curriculum vita (CV)
• Contact information for 3 additional references (must include name, email, phone number) not affiliated with ASU 
• Unofficial Transcripts

The applicant’s first and last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair: Kimberlee Swisher at [email protected].

The application deadline is August 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. 

Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on a semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment.