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Thank you for your interest in working at DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao!

DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao is a dynamic and fulfilling work environment. As a student-focused and expanding institution with a global reach, we are always on the lookout for talented and dedicated faculty or staff who are eager to join us on our educational mission.

For the last decade, we’ve been helping hundreds of students ignite their passions and launch their careers in the game and technology industries. DigiPen Institute of Technology established itself as a ground-breaking approach to computer animation and video game development and has since become an immersive, industry-inspired education in computer science and interactive media.

DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao is an international branch campus, located in Bilbao. Positions currently available for this branch campus are described below.

Open Staff and Faculty Positions

Computer Science - Open Application,
Department of Computer Science

Description: The Department of Computer Science is accepting open applications for future academic positions. We welcome both part-time and full-time candidates who are passionate about teaching and engaging in academic activities. Expectations:

  • Teach undergraduate-level courses to students, grade assignments and projects, provide feedback, tutor, and input of assignment data.
  • Participate in course and program assessment and development, such as lecture development or curriculum modifications.
  • Work closely with students, accommodating a wide variety of learning styles and diverse abilities.
  • Courses and material are conducted exclusively in English.

Responsibilities: The candidate would be responsible for teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, such as:

  • Low- and high-level programming languages courses (C, C++, C#, Python, Assembly)
  • Data Structures, Operating Systems, Algorithms, Software Engineering
  • Computer Graphics, Networking
  • Machine Learning, Databases, Deep Learning

The candidate is expected to use the following technical tools to deliver content:

  • Academic tools: Moodle, Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, LibreOffice
  • Development tools: Visual Studio, SVN, Git, GitHub, Perforce
  • Graphics APIs: OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan
  • Other tools: Unity, Unreal Engine

Education and Experience Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field.
  • Proficient level of English.
  • Expertise in one or more of the department-taught subjects.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience with teaching subjects at different levels.

Application: Please email: jobs.es@digipen.edu with the following information and materials:

  • Subject Line: “Open Application, Department of Computer Science”
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Email or cover letter explaining the motivation behind the application
  • Sample projects or portfolio

Mathematics - Open Application,
Department of Mathematics and Physics

Description: The Department of Mathematics and Physics is accepting open applications for future academic positions. We welcome both part-time and full-time candidates who are passionate about teaching and engaging in academic activities. Expectations:

  • Teach undergraduate-level courses to students, grade assignments and projects, provide feedback, tutor, and input of assignment data.
  • Participate in course and program assessment and development, such as lecture development or curriculum modifications.
  • Relate the above topics in the context of engineering and computer science, encompassing the practical understanding and the application of the taught material.
  • Work closely with students, accommodating a wide variety of learning styles and diverse abilities.
  • Courses and material are conducted exclusively in English.

Responsibilities: The candidate would be responsible for teaching a variety of math-related undergraduate courses, such as:

  • Linear Algebra and Geometry, Calculus and Analytic Geometry
  • Introduction to Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Curves and Surfaces
  • Probability and Statistics, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling

The candidate is expected to use some of the following technical tools to deliver content:

  • Academic tools: Moodle, Microsoft Office Suite, LibreOffice, Teams, LaTeX
  • Development tools: GNU Octave, MATLAB

Education and Experience Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field.
  • Proficient level of English.
  • Expertise in one or more of the department-taught subjects.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience with teaching subjects at different levels.

Application: Please email: jobs.es@digipen.edu with the following information and materials:

  • Subject Line: “Mathematics - Open Application, Department of Mathematics and Physics”
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Cover letter or email explaining the motivation behind the application
  • Sample projects or portfolio

Game Development - Open Application,
Department of Interactive Media and Design

Description: The Department of Interactive Media and Game Design is accepting open applications for future academic positions. We welcome both part-time and full-time candidates who are passionate about teaching and engaging in academic activities. Expectations:

  • Teach undergraduate-level courses to students, grade assignments and projects, provide feedback, tutor, and input of assignment data.
  • Participate in course and program assessment and development, such as lecture development or curriculum modifications.
  • Supervise internships or independent research topics through proper pipeline reporting.
  • Work closely with students, accommodating a wide variety of learning styles and diverse abilities.
  • Courses and material are conducted exclusively in English.

Responsibilities: The candidate would be responsible for teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, such as:

  • Year-long video game projects with Unreal Engine or Unity
  • Development of custom game engines from scratch
  • Independent research topics
  • Mobile, VR, and AR development
  • Game Design Theory

The candidate is expected to use the following technical tools to deliver content:

  • Academic tools: Moodle, Microsoft Office Suite, LibreOffice, Teams
  • Development tools: UE4, UE5, Unity, Visual Studio, SVN, Git, GitHub, Perforce
  • Graphics APIs: OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan
  • Programming languages: C, C++, C#, Blueprints

Education and Experience Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a closely related field. Ph.D. candidates preferred.
  • Proficient level of English.
  • Expertise in one or more of the department-taught subjects.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience with teaching subjects at different levels.

Application: Please email: jobs.es@digipen.edu with the following information and materials:

  • Subject Line: “Game Development - Open Application, Department of Interactive Media and Design”
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Cover letter or email explaining the motivation behind the application
  • Sample projects or portfolio

Physics - Open Application,
Department of Mathematics and Physics

Description: The Department of Mathematics and Physics is accepting open applications for future academic positions. We welcome part-time and full-time candidates passionate about teaching and engaging in academic activities. Expectations:

  • Teach undergraduate-level courses to students, grade assignments and projects, provide feedback, tutor, and input of assignment data.
  • Participate in course and program assessment and development, such as lecture development or curriculum modifications.
  • Relate the above topics in the context of engineering and computer science, encompassing the practical understanding and the application of the taught material.
  • Work closely with students, accommodating a wide variety of learning styles and diverse abilities.
  • Courses and material are conducted exclusively in English.

Responsibilities: The candidate would be responsible for teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, that cover concepts such as:

  • Motion Dynamics (Newtonian Dynamics), Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics
  • Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics

The candidate is expected to use some of the following technical tools to deliver content:

  • Academic tools: Academic tools: Moodle, Microsoft Office Suite, LibreOffice, Teams, LaTeX
  • Development tools: GNU Octave, MATLAB

Education and Experience Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Physics, or a closely related field.
  • Proficient level of English.
  • Expertise in one or more of the department-taught subjects.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience with teaching subjects at different levels.

Application: Please email: jobs.es@digipen.edu with the following information and materials:

  • Subject Line: “Physics Open Application, Department of Mathematics and Physics”
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Email or cover letter explaining the motivation behind the application
  • Sample projects or portfolio

Digital Arts - Open Application,
Department of Digital Arts and Film Production

Description: The Department of Digital Arts and Film Production is accepting open applications for future academic positions. We welcome both part-time and full-time candidates who are passionate about teaching and engaging in academic activities. Expectations:

  • Teach undergraduate-level courses to students, grade assignments and projects, provide feedback, tutor, and input of assignment data.
  • Participate in course and program assessment and development, such as lecture development or curriculum modifications.
  • Work closely with students, accommodating a wide variety of learning styles and diverse abilities.
  • Courses and material are conducted exclusively in English.

Responsibilities: The candidate would be responsible for teaching a variety of arts-related undergraduate courses, that cover subjects such as:

  • 2D/3D computer graphics, 2D/3D animation, rigging
  • 2D/3D production, 2D/3D environment and level design
  • Cinematic production, game art projects

The candidate is expected to use the following technical tools to deliver content:

  • Academic tools: Moodle, Microsoft Office Suite, Teams
  • Software: Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Blender, and the Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Animate/Flash, Premiere Pro, After Effects, 3ds Max, Maya, Spine

Education and Experience Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Digital Arts, or a closely related field. Ph.D. candidates preferred.
  • Fluent level of English.
  • Expertise in one or more of the department-taught subjects.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience with teaching subjects at different levels.

Application: Please email: jobs.es@digipen.edu with the following information and materials:

  • Subject Line: “Digital Arts Open Application, Department of Digital Arts and Film Production”
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Cover letter or email explaining the motivation behind the application
  • Sample projects or portfolio

Open Student Employment

Student Employment at DigiPen Europe-Bilbao is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job. All student positions are paid roles, and you can apply to multiple positions. Later, the Academic Support Center staff will work with you to sort out which position(s) might be most beneficial for your case, evaluating the pool of candidates and the needs of the departments.

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

  • To be a currently matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao
  • Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
  • Passed the respective class you will be a teacher assistant, tutor, or grader for with a B or higher

Teacher Assistant for GAM 150, Spring 2025,

Essential Functions:

The primary job duties and responsibilities of this position include:

  • Tutoring students during class hours to help them with their game projects

Employment Details:

  • Workload: 4h/week
  • Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:30 to 16:30
  • Start date: Spring 2025, Week 1
  • End date: Spring 2025, Week 14
  • Supervisor: Jon Lopez Dicastillo
  • Other requirements: C and C++ programming. Patience, good communication and leadership abilities. 

Application:

Please reach out to Naiara Espejo via Teams.

Teacher Assistant for PRJ 101, Spring 2025,

Essential Functions:

The primary job duties and responsibilities of this position include:

  • Supporting students by helping incorporate their drawings into their video game project

Employment Details:

  • Workload: 4h/week for 2 weeks
  • Schedule: Fridays from 9:30 to 13:30
  • Start date: March 21, 2025
  • End date: March 28, 2025
  • Supervisor: Laura Choueri
  • Other requirements: General understanding of Godot programming

Application:

Please reach out to Naiara Espejo via Teams.