Game Art and Design: Academic Program Chair

Description

This position oversees the Game Art & Design & Visual Game Programming department. The PC supervises the students and faculty in the areas of participate in level design, visual art and programming for video games, hand-held games and three dimensional camera and lighting techniques. The candidate selected will interface with all Academic Affairs team members and GAD students, as well as interact and network with industry professionals in the Game Art field on a regular basis.

An Academic Department Director (ADD) is the principal academic officer for a specific program or programs. Responsibilities include: day-to-day operations, assisting students toward successful program completion and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the mission of the college. The ADD is co-responsible with the Campus Head of Academic Affairs for the fiscal well being of the department as it relates to education. The Director also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and the college and abides by the mandates set by the Board of Trustees, the President, and the Executive Committee. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position