Description
Assistant Professor - Game Design
(Communication Design)
Job ID: 11702
Location: NYC College of Technology
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
New York City College of Technology of
the City University of New York (CUNY)
invites applications for a tenure-track
position teaching Game Design in the Communication Design (formerly Advertising
Design and Graphic Arts) Department at the assistant professor level, to begin
during the Spring or Fall 2015 academic semester. The communication design
program currently offers five tracks:
- Advertising Design,
- Animation/Illustration/Game Art,
- Graphic Design,
- Web Design and
- Broadcast Design / Motion Graphics.
Graduates seek careers as art directors,
graphic designers, TV art directors / producers, web designers, 3D animators,
illustrators and motion graphics designers.
Position responsibilities include
teaching courses in several areas including but not limited to Storyboard
Concepts, 2D Animation, 3D Animation & Modeling, Game Design, Game Art and
Development. Departmental duties include participation in department
advisement, curriculum development, student activities and college-wide
committees. The successful candidate is expected to pursue and achieve
recognition for creative, scholarly and professional activities at a level appropriate
to communication design and graphic arts. Teaching assignments may include day,
evening and Saturday courses.
Performs teaching, research and guidance
duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares
responsibility for committee and department assignments including
administrative, supervisory, and other functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are a Master of
Fine Arts or equivalent degree in animation, gaming, or 3-D Visualization, plus
a sustained record of relevant professional experience, including
industry-level skills in 3D graphics modeling and animation for games, game
design process, level design and game engines such as Unity, Unreal or Game
Maker. Practical knowledge of animation principles and process and digital
media arts in general is essential. Applicants should also be conversant in
contemporary game theory and culture. Additionally, a practical knowledge of
game programming is desired as well as the ability to work in interdisciplinary
teams.
Must be proficient on the Macintosh and PC
operating systems and have excellent written, oral and communication skills.
This position requires at least five years professional experience, as well as
university level teaching experience. A record of successful grant application
or securing
industry support for educational
initiatives is desirable. For appointment at the associate rank, there is an
expectation of significant accomplishment both professionally and as a teacher.
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or
equivalent. Also required are the
ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and
ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive
compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and
retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for
research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing
faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the
employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this
vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume
and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. Review of resumes
may begin December 3, 2014.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities,
minorities, veterans, and women to apply.
We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek
excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.