Associate Professor or Full Professor in Game AI

Associate Professor or Full Professor in Game AI The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. The University values candidates who have experience working with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups. Position Information Proposed Faculty Rank: Associate Professor or Full Professor. Department: 01508 - Games. City: Salt Lake City, UT. Track: New Position to Begin 7/1/2026. DetailsWe seek a scholar whose primary area of expertise is Game Artificial Intelligence (Game AI): the design, application, and study of computational intelligence methods that drive, shape, and enhance games and interactive experiences. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop analytic frameworks, methods, or tools that advance game science and enhance game development practice. Relevant subareas include procedural content generation, intelligent non-player characters and agents, adaptive and personalized gameplay, interactive narrative in games, AI for content and/or design, multi-agent systems in games, computational creativity, AI for virtual production and virtual worlds, and explainable or ethical AI in games. We especially welcome applicants who connect these areas to broader domains of games research and practice, and who are eager to lead collaborations across disciplines. Hires will be part of the PRESS PLAY Initiative (https://games.utah.edu/pressplay/), a significant, multi-year commitment for faculty growth in the Division of Games that seeks to build the division into a world-leader in both games research and teaching. The successful candidate will join a collegial and supportive community dedicated to advancing both research and pedagogy in games who are excited to help define the division’s research enterprise. They will share our vision of the power that games hold to transform players, groups, and society, and will fully join in our effort to build the expanded character of Utah Games. Applicants should hold a terminal degree in a games-related technical field (e.g., Ph.D. in Computer Science, Informatics, Computational Media, computationally focused social sciences) by the time of appointment. At the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must demonstrate a distinguished record of high-impact publications, a strong track record of securing competitive external funding, evidence of leadership in collaborative research, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students at all levels. At the rank of Full Professor, candidates must show an internationally recognized record of scholarly achievement, sustained success in securing major external funding, demonstrated capacity for academic leadership at scale, and evidence of significant impact on the advancement of their field. Successful candidates are expected to sustain a nationally and internationally recognized program of research supported by external funding. They should demonstrate the ability to produce influential scholarship, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and contribute to the Division’s role as an academic leader in games. Candidates will also be expected to contribute meaningfully to university, professional, and disciplinary service. Application Instructions Current CV Cover Letter: Clearly state your interest in the position, identify the specific area(s) of expertise for which you wish to be considered, and explain how your experience and professional goals align with the Division’s needs. Teaching Statement that articulates your philosophy of teaching and learning, describes prior teaching and mentoring experience, and outlines how you would contribute to our undergraduate and graduate curricula. Research Statement that provides a focused discussion of your research experience and future plans, including your strategies for funding, scholarly impact, and advancing knowledge in games. Contact Information for three references. Open Date: 11/01/2025.Recruiting is Open Until Filled. Posting Specific Questions Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Statement Research Statement List of References University Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu EEO/Non-Discrimination InformationAll 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 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 may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator. #J-18808-Ljbffr