Associate/Full Professor – Interactive Media, Film and Media Arts

American University School of Education

. Teach courses . Direct undergraduate and graduate game programs . Mentor students . Secure new partnerships and funding for original media projects and high-impact collaborations . Participate in School of

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $105,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in game design and interactive media, with a strong focus on educational strategies and student engagement. Proven ability to secure partnerships and funding for innovative media projects while collaborating effectively across academic and nonprofit sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Terminal Degree (MFA or Ph.D.)Game Design PrinciplesInteractive Media ExperienceAI Tools KnowledgeCurricular Strategy

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Hard Skills

Game DesignInteractive Media ProductionCurriculum DevelopmentMedia MakingStudent Mentorship

Soft Skills

CollaborationStudent EngagementThoughtful Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools in ProductionWorkday

Industry Keywords

Public-Interest DomainsArts FundersPolicy Think TanksGlobal NonprofitsUniversity Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach courses
Direct undergraduate and graduate game programs
Mentor students
Secure new partnerships and funding for original media projects and high-impact collaborations
Participate in School of Communication and University governance
Work closely with or lead the Game & Interactive Media Center
Collaborate with organizations in Washington, DC, including arts funders, policy think tanks, and global nonprofits
Collaborate across the university with faculty

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full-time faculty position at the rank of associate or full professor
Terminal degree appropriate to the focus, such as an MFA or Ph.D.
Outstanding media maker, educator, and curricular strategist
Comfortable with many principles of good game design
Practice in interactive media connected to one or more public-interest domains
Knowledge of where AI tools are useful in production pipelines and how they can be guided
Ability to engage thoughtfully with students who are AI resistant and AI enthusiasts
Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio, and one letter of recommendation
Successful completion of a background check
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Background check contingent hiring offer
Tobacco- and smoke-free campus