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Director of the School of Interactive Games & Media

Position Number: 6681299
Location: Rochester, NY
Position Type: Computing - Management/Director

Director of the School of Interactive Games & Media
9885BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS - Interactive Games & Media

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenured
Faculty Discipline: Interactive Games & Media
Faculty Rank: Associate Professor, Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 01-Jul-2026

Detailed Job Description
The Rochester Institute of Technology's School of Interactive Games and Media (IGM) invites applications for the position of School Director, to begin in July 2026. IGM is one of the academic units within the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT. IGM has grown to 29 faculty, over 800 students, and four degrees: BS and MS in Game Design and Development (with a BS/MS dual degree option), a BS in New Media Interactive Development, and participation in the college-wide PhD program.

RIT has been a leader in the field of game design and development and in new media interactive development, e.g., with RIT ranked 3rd in the 2026 US News national rankings for its game design program. With its portfolio of degrees, IGM is at the forefront of research and education on how games and new media intersect and inform fields of AI, VR/AR/XR, disaster resilience, cybersecurity, digital twins, simulation, visualization, society & culture, and more. The IGM Director will guide the direction of the discipline and prepare the next generation of computing professionals for this future.

This is an opportunity for an academic leader interested in shaping the future of education, in growing research in key areas of strength at RIT, and in partnering with other departments and programs across the university to lead a world class, top-tier program into its next phase. With RIT's institutional commitment to excellence at the intersection of technology, arts, and design, as well as the scale and reputation of the School of Interactive Games and Media, the School Director is a key strategic leadership role across the entire university and the computing profession.

We are seeking a proven leader with experience in game and media development; a track record of peer-reviewed, disseminated, and funded research, as well as a commitment to interdisciplinary work and demonstrated ability to manage an academic unit. A candidate must demonstrate their accomplishment in the field and must be known and respected by their peers in order to exercise leadership of an award winning, cutting-edge, collegial, and motivated professional community working with a global footprint. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education, as well as the ability to provide leadership and support for faculty research, scholarship, and curriculum development.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student centeredness and student success. They should have a passion for setting a vision for the games and new media fields, as well as their intersection with other disciplines and their global reach. The ideal candidate should have a commitment to scholarship, emotional intelligence, communication, innovation, collaboration, integrity, and respect. Select to view links to RIT's core values and honor code.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and rank and is based on a ten-month salary which includes an administrative stipend. Administrators are encouraged to supplement their work with additional summer assignments from externally funded grants, contracts, or special projects.

Department/College Description
The College: The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college's PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences is ranked 57th by CSRankings.org. The college has over 130 full-time faculty and more than 3,760 undergraduate and 1,030 graduate students. RIT is an interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including the Global Cybersecurity Institute (https://rit.edu/cybersecurity), RIT's Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (https://pht.rit.edu), the Center for Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence (https://rit.edu/chai), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (https://www.rit.edu/facilities/center-accessibility-and-inclusion-research), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://rit.edu/castle/), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu), the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (https://ccrg.rit.edu/), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (https://rit.edu/sustainabilityinstitute/).

THE DEPARTMENT:
The School of Interactive Games and Media (IGM; https://www.rit.edu/computing/school-interactive-games-and-media) has 29 full-time faculty and is committed to excellence in teaching and research. IGM offers undergraduate Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Design and Development as well as New Media Interactive Development. It also offers a Master of Science in Game Design and Development, and an accelerated BS/MS in Game Design and Development. IGM serves over 800 undergraduate students and about 100 graduate students. IGM currently ranks in the top 10 in the Princeton Review and the Animation Career Review for Game Design and Development programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. IGM works closely with RIT's MAGIC (Media, Arts, Games, Interaction & Creativity) Center, a university-wide collaboration for research and publishing in games and digital media. The MAGIC Center comprises a university research and development center and an independent game publishing studio.

THE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 150,000 alumni from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu.

Required Minimum Qualifications

PhD or equivalent terminal degree in computing, game development, game design, game production, computer science, information science, new media development, or related discipline.
Experience commensurate with that of a tenured associate or full professor with an exemplary record of achievement in research, teaching, and service in academia or equivalent experience in an industry setting.
Demonstrated research excellence in game development, new media, computing and information sciences, or related areas with a track record of publications and external funding.
Demonstrated experience to contribute to the growth and direction of the academic field as well as the ability to interact with the national and international constituencies that define the discipline.
Strong commitment both to undergraduate and graduate education with a spirit of student centeredness, and a dedication to leading faculty focused on high-quality instruction and student success.
Demonstrated experience or ability to provide leadership for an academic unit, including strategic thinking, vision, communication, management, and administrative skills.
Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the College's continuing commitment to student engagement, belonging, and success.

Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9885BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

A detailed cover letter addressing the required qualifications for this position and the specific duties and responsibilities of this role.
A curriculum vitae, which should include a listing of publications.
The names and contact information of three references.

You can contact the search committee co-chairs with questions about the position at: IGMSearch@rit.edu

The dean will interview the finalists for the position.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position has been filled.

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Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 160000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:210000