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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Information
Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Game and Animation Media
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure earning Assistant Professor in Game and Animation Media beginning August 2026. We seek a scholar-creator with a demonstrated record of creative achievement and/or research and clear potential to meet tenure standards at an R1 public research university, such as competitive screenings, released games, funded projects, peer-reviewed publications, juried exhibitions, or other recognized scholarly or professional outputs. The Caplin School emphasizes immersive, project-based learning. The candidate will teach industry-standard production tools and guide students through the development and release of original games, animated films, and multimedia projects.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain an active creative and/or research practice in animation and/or game development with a record of achievement that meets the standards of a tenure-earning position at an R1 university.
- Teach courses in animation and/or game development at undergraduate and graduate level.
- Participate in service at the School, College, and University levels.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Terminal degree (M.F.A., Ph.D., or equivalent) in game design, animation, interactive media, or related field by time of appointment.
- Evidence of research and/or creative achievement consistent with tenure-track expectations at a research-intensive institution.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional experience in game development, animation, or related industries.
- Experience teaching in higher education.
- Technical proficiency in several of the following: Unreal Engine, C++ for Unreal, Autodesk Maya, Arnold RenderView, Adobe Substance 3D, VR/AR/XR, motion capture workflows, Adobe Creative Suite, and ZBrush.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536946 at careers.fiu.edu and upload the following:
- A letter of interest (maximum of two pages) that summarizes the candidate's professional background, teaching experience, and administrative experience.
- Curriculum vitae.
- 1 page statement of research and related research plan for the next 3 years.
- 1 page statement of teaching philosophy.
- 1 page course description with learning objectives, for a course you would be excited to develop and teach. This may be an existing course you've refined over time, or an aspirational course that reflects where you see the field heading.
- Portfolio of work in digital media compiled into a single pdf with links created for web viewing.
- Portfolio of a selection of student works compiled into a single pdf with links of 1-5 minutes in total, created for web viewing.
- The contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for finalists, those invited for on campus interviews. Review of applications will begin April 10, 2026 and will be reviewed periodically until the position is filled. Direct any questions to Professor Charles Strouse, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at cstrouse@fiu.edu. The initial appointment will start in August 2026.
FIU strives to remain at the forefront of higher education in the types of benefits provided to employees. For more information, please visit our Benefits page.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying:
https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
Job Category
Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Information
Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Game and Animation Media
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure earning Assistant Professor in Game and Animation Media beginning August 2026. We seek a scholar-creator with a demonstrated record of creative achievement and/or research and clear potential to meet tenure standards at an R1 public research university, such as competitive screenings, released games, funded projects, peer-reviewed publications, juried exhibitions, or other recognized scholarly or professional outputs. The Caplin School emphasizes immersive, project-based learning. The candidate will teach industry-standard production tools and guide students through the development and release of original games, animated films, and multimedia projects.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain an active creative and/or research practice in animation and/or game development with a record of achievement that meets the standards of a tenure-earning position at an R1 university.
- Teach courses in animation and/or game development at undergraduate and graduate level.
- Participate in service at the School, College, and University levels.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Terminal degree (M.F.A., Ph.D., or equivalent) in game design, animation, interactive media, or related field by time of appointment.
- Evidence of research and/or creative achievement consistent with tenure-track expectations at a research-intensive institution.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional experience in game development, animation, or related industries.
- Experience teaching in higher education.
- Technical proficiency in several of the following: Unreal Engine, C++ for Unreal, Autodesk Maya, Arnold RenderView, Adobe Substance 3D, VR/AR/XR, motion capture workflows, Adobe Creative Suite, and ZBrush.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536946 at careers.fiu.edu and upload the following:
- A letter of interest (maximum of two pages) that summarizes the candidate's professional background, teaching experience, and administrative experience.
- Curriculum vitae.
- 1 page statement of research and related research plan for the next 3 years.
- 1 page statement of teaching philosophy.
- 1 page course description with learning objectives, for a course you would be excited to develop and teach. This may be an existing course you've refined over time, or an aspirational course that reflects where you see the field heading.
- Portfolio of work in digital media compiled into a single pdf with links created for web viewing.
- Portfolio of a selection of student works compiled into a single pdf with links of 1-5 minutes in total, created for web viewing.
- The contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for finalists, those invited for on campus interviews. Review of applications will begin April 10, 2026 and will be reviewed periodically until the position is filled. Direct any questions to Professor Charles Strouse, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at cstrouse@fiu.edu. The initial appointment will start in August 2026.
FIU strives to remain at the forefront of higher education in the types of benefits provided to employees. For more information, please visit our Benefits page.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying:
https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
Job Category
Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Credential your degree for U.S. equivalency early
If your terminal degree is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying. FIU's HR office will reference this when assessing your qualifications for H-1B specialty occupation classification.
Target open-rank searches strategically
FIU posts Assistant Professor openings across colleges year-round, not just in fall cycles. Filter by department and check whether the position lists visa sponsorship explicitly, since sponsored hires typically require an approved departmental budget line.
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Request cap-exempt H-1B filing timing from your department
As a university, FIU qualifies as a cap-exempt H-1B employer, meaning USCIS can process your petition any time of year without waiting for the April lottery. Confirm this with your hiring department so you can negotiate a start date that works.
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Does Florida International University sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Professors?
Yes. FIU sponsors H-1B visas for Assistant Professors, and as a qualifying higher education institution it files as a cap-exempt employer. That means your H-1B petition can be submitted to USCIS at any point in the year, bypassing the annual lottery that applies to private-sector employers. Your department will typically coordinate with FIU's Office of Human Resources to initiate the filing once you have a signed offer.
How do I apply for Assistant Professor jobs at Florida International University?
Applications go through FIU's official careers portal at careers.fiu.edu, where faculty positions are listed by college and department. Most Assistant Professor searches require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and contact information for references. You can also browse FIU Assistant Professor openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate before applying directly through FIU's portal.
Which visa types does FIU commonly use for Assistant Professor roles?
FIU sponsors H-1B visas for most international Assistant Professors, since the role clearly meets the specialty occupation standard. For faculty completing U.S. doctoral programs, F-1 OPT or CPT can bridge the gap before the H-1B is approved. Canadian and Mexican nationals may use the TN visa for eligible disciplines. Faculty seeking permanent residency can pursue EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship through PERM labor certification filed with DOL.
What qualifications does FIU expect for Assistant Professor positions?
The standard minimum is a terminal degree in the relevant field, typically a Ph.D., though professional degrees such as an M.F.A. or J.D. qualify for specific disciplines. Most searches also expect a demonstrable research agenda, peer-reviewed publications, and prior teaching experience. Some departments at FIU, particularly in STEM and business, place additional weight on grant funding history or industry partnerships relevant to the college's strategic priorities.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a new FIU Assistant Professor?
For H-1B filings, cap-exempt petitions at universities like FIU are typically processed by USCIS in two to four months under regular processing, or two to three weeks with premium processing. If you're pursuing a Green Card through EB-2 or EB-3, the PERM stage alone with DOL generally runs 12 to 18 months before FIU can file the I-140 petition, so planning well ahead of any contract renewal is important.
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