Full-Time Faculty Positions
Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Documentary
The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track Professional Lecturer position in Documentary in one of the most innovative and fastest-growing film schools in the country. The School of Cinematic Arts offers a concentration in Documentary Production for our BFA students, as well as an MFA in Documentary.
DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. In 2024, the School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) was ranked 11th in The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the top film schools in the country.
In SCA, there are currently over 2,000 students enrolled in the BA, BFA, BS, MS and MFA degree programs. The MFA degrees are in Film and Television Directing, Screenwriting, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Animation. Production resources include six full sound stages at Cinespace Studios, two green screen stages, production studios for motion capture, television, and sound, industry-standard camera packages, and a 4k digital cinema theatre.
Position begins in Fall Quarter 2025-26 (September 2025).
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in documentary production, directing, and producing, curriculum development, committee service at the school and college level, supervising student projects, and continued professional development.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A record of professional practice and/or creative activity is required. Successful applicants will be able to teach theoretical and practical hands-on courses, will have industry and academic experience, and are motivated to work with faculty and students on buidling curriculum, leading school-wide initiatives, and/or participating in collaborative projects.
Minimum Qualifications
- MFA degree or equivalent industry experience in film and/or television
- Exemplary communication and collaboration skills
- Able to demonstrate cultural competencies in diverse learning communities
Application Instructions
For priority consideration, apply by May 27th, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Apply at
https://apply.interfolio.com/167393
Required Documents
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Cover letter
- Links to creative work
- Contact information for three professional references (references will be contacted to upload their recommendations)
Non-Tenure Track Faculty position in Computer Science
The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science. The faculty appointment is with full benefits and renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance.
We seek candidates with a commitment to high-quality teaching. The candidate will have additional responsibilities including curriculum development and other service to the School.
The School of Computing includes over 70 full-time faculty and more than 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. We offer a PhD program, 12 master's degrees, and 10 bachelor’s degrees as well as a growing number of multidisciplinary CS+X degrees. The School of Computing is committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment for its faculty, promoting a rewarding academic career with a balance between teaching and research. Located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, it offers vast opportunities to forge relationships with industry, national laboratories, universities, and other organizations in the Chicago area.
The School of Computing has many active research groups and the university supports research via a robust internal research grants program.
DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures in a diverse urban setting. We are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. Positions are contingent upon available budgetary resources.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants should have, at a minimum, an MS in Computer Science or related discipline with 5+ years of professional experience in the field.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
The application must include: a curriculum vitae; a cover letter, at least three letters of recommendation; a teaching statement; and a diversity statement, addressing the candidate's values, experiences and future plans concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Apply at
https://apply.interfolio.com/149096
For more information, contact Vahid Alizadeh (vahid.alizadeh@depaul.edu).
Term faculty in Game Design and Development (Non-tenure track) (25-26)
The School of Design within the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University is seeking candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track Instructor of game design and development to begin in September 2025. Job responsibilities include teaching, service, and continued professional development. DePaul is on the quarter system, and the teaching load is up to 8 courses total per academic year taught across the fall, winter, and spring quarters along with student advising responsibilities throughout the academic year.
We invite individuals eager to continue building our school’s reputation as a regional and national leader in game design and development, which is ranked a
Top 2025 Game Design School by Princeton Review (#23 of all graduate programs and #28 of all undergraduate programs).
The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member in the School of Design and will teach students in the BS in Game Design program alongside students from other related programs (such as BFA in Animation with a Game Art concentration and BS in Game Programming); the candidate may also have the opportunity to teach students from the MFA in Game Design program. Colleagues in the School of Design are dedicated to mutual success and growth, and we are interested in someone who will add new dimensions to our programs.
About the School of Design
Located in the heart of Chicago, the School of Design in the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media prides itself on nurturing a diverse body of over 500 students to become visionary designers who will become leaders in their fields. The School of Design offers nationally-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs in core and emerging design disciplines, encompassing game design, graphic design, industrial design, and user experience design, digital communication and media arts, and human centered design. You can learn more about the School of Design and its various programs here:
https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/about/Pages/School-of-Design.aspx
Led by DePaul’s Vincentian mission, we are focused on developing designers, makers, researchers, storytellers, and world-builders who leverage design and technology to transform lives and create a positive impact in both local and global communities. You can read more about DePaul’s mission here:
https://offices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/about/Pages/mission.aspx.
In keeping with DePaul’s mission, our curricula invite students to participate in storytelling, research, innovation, and iterative making through digital modes, leading to creation of printed matter (e.g., posters, books), interactive systems (websites, mobile apps), objects (packaging, wearables, physical technology), games (video games, AR/VR experiences, simulations, table top games), and experience (exhibits, services, programs). Our faculty builds bridges within and outside DePaul and engages in community outreach that reflects DePaul's Vincentian Mission.
Faculty in the School of Design are given many forms of support to develop their careers, including funding opportunities for professional development activities. Faculty also have access to cutting-edge equipment and lab spaces, including several VR and AR production spaces, two well-equipped makerspaces with facilities for fabricating wood, metal, plastics, soft goods, and electronics; recording, film, stop-motion animation, and motion-capture studios; and a print lab. The Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration brings together students and faculty from across the college and provides a media lounge for lectures and presentations, an XR creative studio, and private spaces and conference rooms for meetings. You can learn more here:
https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Student-Resources/Pages/Jarvis-Student-Center-for-Innovation-and-Collaboration.aspx
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree (MFA, MDes, MS, MA, or equivalent) in a related field or professional equivalence in a related field.
- Experience and proven commitment to quality teaching.
- Ability to teach project-based game design and development courses at the undergraduate level and across various related majors.
- Demonstrated record of creative practice or professional experience in the field.
- Expertise in one or more areas related to game design, including but not limited to: game production, technical game development, user experience design (UX) for games, games with a purpose beyond entertainment (such as social impact games), iterative game design, narrative game design/storytelling, emerging technology, physical/alternative controllers, game studies, game accessibility, interdisciplinary design.
- Credited contributions on at least one published game and/or recognition in the field for a game.
- Working knowledge of and ability to mentor students in at least one of the following game engines: Unity, Unreal, or Godot.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest and experience working with faculty and students on mentorship and advising at the undergraduate and graduate level
- Interest and experience building community and contributing to school-wide initiatives (e.g., game showcases, playtest events, game jams).
- Evidence of effective mentorship and/or collaboration in a professional context.
- Established network in the games community and/or industry.
Application Instructions
Apply at
https://apply.interfolio.com/166709
For priority consideration, apply by
May 12, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply please submit the following application materials:
- cover letter describing your experience and interests
- curriculum vitae or resume
- statement of teaching philosophy
- annotated selection of research/creative work
- detailed syllabus from a prior course taught or a detailed syllabus for a proposed course
- diverse learning environment experience
- names and contact details of three references who have agreed to provide a reference letter
- additional materials (optional): Samples of student work and additional syllabi
Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Screenwriting (25-26)
The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track Professional Lecturer position in Screenwriting in one of the most innovative and fastest-growing film schools in the country. The School of Cinematic Arts offers a concentration in Screenwriting for our BFA students, as well as an MFA in Screenwriting.
DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. In 2024, the School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) was ranked 11th in The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the top film schools in the country.
In SCA, there are currently over 2,000 students enrolled in the BA, BFA, BS, MS and MFA degree programs. The MFA degrees are in Film and Television Directing, Screenwriting, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Animation. Production resources include six full sound stages at Cinespace Studios, two green screen stages, production studios for motion capture, television, and sound, industry-standard camera packages, and a 4k digital cinema theatre.
Position begins in Fall Quarter 2025-26 (September 2025). Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in writing for film and television, committee service at the school and college level, supervising student projects, and continued professional development.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Record of professional practice and/or creative activity is required. Successful applicants will be able to teach theoretical and practical hands-on courses, will have industry and/or academic experience, and are motivated to work with faculty and students on building curriculum, leading school-wide initiatives, and/or participating on collaborative projects.
Minimum Qualifications
- MFA degree or equivalent industry experience in film and/or television
- Exemplary communication and collaboration skills
- Able to demonstrate cultural competencies in diverse learning communities
Application Instructions
Apply at
https://apply.interfolio.com/165374
For priority consideration, apply by May 13th, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Required Documents
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Cover letter
- Links to creative work
- Contact information for three professional references
- Diverse learning environment experience