Assistant Professor of Practice in Game Career Development

Requirements

• Demonstrated evidence of professional accomplishment in game industry
• Experience in game design and game publishing
• Evidence of successful game team management
• Department/Program & College Description:
• Proposed Start Date:
• August 16, 2026
• Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
• December 31, 2026
• Number of Months Employed Per Year:
• 09 Month Work Period
• Time Type:
• Part time
• Application Instructions:
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by March 23, 2026. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at http://jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R18605
• The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:
• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
• Direct questions to Alenka Poplin via email: apoplin@iastate.edu
• Why Choose ISU?
• Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Original Posting Date:
• February 10, 2026
• Posting Close Date:
• Job Requisition Number:
• R18605

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Practice in Game Career Development Appointment Type: Faculty Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Game Design Program, in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for a part time position of Assistant Professor of Practice in the area game career development. This appointment for this position is anticipated to begin August 16, 2026, and the initial length of the appointment will be until Dec. 31, 2026, with possibility of renewal. Qualified candidates will bring an in-depth knowledge in game design, game implementation, careers in game design, game markets and their specifics, and the knowledge of game industry. The position includes working with students in game design major leading them through the process of creating a game portfolio, practicing the creation of a personal curriculum vitae, explore ways in which students can prepare for a job interview, explore currently open positions in game industry possibilities for internships, discuss the opportunities and skills needed to be competitive in the game hiring market. Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant industry experience

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