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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Computer Game Design and Developme
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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Computer Game Design and Development
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Computer Game Design and Development in the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development, with a preferred start date of January 2026.
Job Summary Rank will be determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. This is a nine‑month contracted position, performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the area of Computer Game Design and Development.
Service appropriate for the tenure‑track rank as assigned by the department.
Scholarship/Research expectations include actively seeking external research funding, guiding undergraduate and graduate research, and publishing findings in prestigious conferences and journals.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in software engineering, computer science, or a related discipline required at the time of hire.
Additional Qualifications for Associate Professor
Established research program in computer game design and development or closely related fields (e.g., serious games, XR/VR/AR, AI in games, game‑based learning, procedural content generation).
Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications in top‑tier conferences and journals (e.g., ACM SIGGRAPH, IEEE Transactions on Games, ACM Transactions on Graphics, CHI).
Sustained external funding success, with a history of securing competitive grants from agencies such as NSF, NIH, DoD, or industry partners.
Excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, with evidence of curriculum development, instructional innovation, or teaching awards.
Student researcher mentoring experience, including advising graduate and undergraduate researchers, supervising master’s theses and/or PhD students to successful completion.
Collaborative engagement with interdisciplinary teams or industry partners, contributing to applied or translational research in game development.
Service contributions to the academic community (e.g., journal editorial boards, conference program committees, accreditation work, or departmental leadership).
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts and official international course‑by‑course evaluations due upon hire)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
Teaching philosophy and how you will advance student success at KSU
Research interests
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 5, 2025.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Lei Zhang at
lzhang24@kennesaw.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For additional information on the policy or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at
eeo@kennesaw.edu .
Background Check All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Candidates with a disqualifying criminal history may be disqualified from employment.
Further Information For more information about Kennesaw State University, visit
https://www.kennesaw.edu/ .
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Job Summary Rank will be determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. This is a nine‑month contracted position, performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the area of Computer Game Design and Development.
Service appropriate for the tenure‑track rank as assigned by the department.
Scholarship/Research expectations include actively seeking external research funding, guiding undergraduate and graduate research, and publishing findings in prestigious conferences and journals.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in software engineering, computer science, or a related discipline required at the time of hire.
Additional Qualifications for Associate Professor
Established research program in computer game design and development or closely related fields (e.g., serious games, XR/VR/AR, AI in games, game‑based learning, procedural content generation).
Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications in top‑tier conferences and journals (e.g., ACM SIGGRAPH, IEEE Transactions on Games, ACM Transactions on Graphics, CHI).
Sustained external funding success, with a history of securing competitive grants from agencies such as NSF, NIH, DoD, or industry partners.
Excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, with evidence of curriculum development, instructional innovation, or teaching awards.
Student researcher mentoring experience, including advising graduate and undergraduate researchers, supervising master’s theses and/or PhD students to successful completion.
Collaborative engagement with interdisciplinary teams or industry partners, contributing to applied or translational research in game development.
Service contributions to the academic community (e.g., journal editorial boards, conference program committees, accreditation work, or departmental leadership).
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts and official international course‑by‑course evaluations due upon hire)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
Teaching philosophy and how you will advance student success at KSU
Research interests
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 5, 2025.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Lei Zhang at
lzhang24@kennesaw.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For additional information on the policy or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at
eeo@kennesaw.edu .
Background Check All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Candidates with a disqualifying criminal history may be disqualified from employment.
Further Information For more information about Kennesaw State University, visit
https://www.kennesaw.edu/ .
#J-18808-Ljbffr