Assistant Professor in Games (AI, HCC, Perception and Cognition, Games-based Learning)

Assistant Professor in Games (AI, HCC, Perception and Cognition, Games-based Learning)

Details

The Division of Games at the University of Utah invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Games to begin Fall 2025. We seek applicants with expertise in at least one of the following games research areas:

(1) Artificial Intelligence (AI);
(2) Human-Centered Computing (HCC);
(3) Perception and Cognition (P&C);
(4) Games-Based Learning (GBL)

Successful candidates will share our vision of the power that games hold to transform players, groups, and society. Hires are part of a significant, multi-year commitment for faculty growth in the Division of Games.

Note: we are committed to recruiting, welcoming, and supporting undergrad and graduate students, postdocs, scientists, staff, and faculty with a broad range of backgrounds and expertises. We are also committed to addressing lifestyle priorities and will work with candidates to develop opportunities for partners and family members.

Necessary qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time of hire in a discipline relevant to the area (AI, HCC, Perception and Cognition, and/or Games-Based Learning) for which they wish to be considered. Candidates must be able to demonstrate (1) an excellent and sustained record of research and scholarly productivity, (2) evidence of the potential or demonstrated ability to generate extramural funding, commensurate with their career stage, and (3) commitment to the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

Preferred qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the necessary qualifications, have a clear interest in shaping the future of our unit as a scholarly community toward a vision of sustainable growth and disciplinary breadth in games.

About the Division:
The Division of Games is a world leader in games education, with consistently top-ranked programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Utah Games faculty includes artists, social scientists, games studies scholars, designers, and computer scientists who collectively work together on the mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in games. This plurality of backgrounds is one of the core elements within our identity. We strongly value inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to research and education, and seek to foster collaboration across the University of Utah. Currently, our faculty sustain ongoing collaborations with other departments within our College of Architecture and Planning, as well as the School of Medicine, the Colleges of Education, Humanities, Science and Engineering, and other campus partners. Additionally, we maintain strong collaborations with the vibrant local game development community and other significant game industry-wide partners.

Our unit is committed to being a responsible member of our campus and professional community, and we strive to recruit and support faculty committed to acting in furtherance of our unit's values. Interested candidates may view these values by visiting https://games.utah.edu/utah-games-values/

We have recently received significant support from the Office of the President to advance our mission. This job opportunity is an integral first step within our plan to expand our program's strengths in teaching and research/creative scholarship. To learn more about our PRESS PLAY Initiative, please visit https://games.utah.edu/pressplay/

If you are interested in joining us to build a culture of academic excellence; to create ideas that advance our understanding of games; to share those ideas with our students, communities, and society; and to apply those ideas to change the world for the better, we strongly encourage you to apply.

About the University of Utah:
The University of Utah is a Carnegie Research I institution located in Salt Lake City, nestled in the breathtaking foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. With thriving arts and culinary scenes, and an exploding high technology sector, Salt Lake City offers a unique mix of urban life juxtaposed with access to remarkable national parks, ski resorts, hiking and climbing, and more, just minutes away from campus.



Department: 01508 - Games
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Tenure Track
Close Date: 4/30/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Requisition Number: PRN01280CF

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/173571

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu



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