The University at Albany, State University of New York
Lecturer of Game Design & Development
The University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York, United States
Overview
Location:
Albany, NY
Category:
Faculty
Posted On:
Wed Nov 6 2024
Job Description:
The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) is the first of its kind in the nation; uniting people, technology and knowledge to address the challenges of the 21st century. ETEC is the $180M research, instructional and entrepreneurial complex in which CEHC resides, providing our faculty state of the art laboratory and teaching spaces. CEHC seeks applicants in the Information Sciences & Technology Department for a Lecturer in Game Design & Development. The candidate will teach courses which may include, but are not limited to, game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, and game design. The candidate will provide service to the University and advise students and may also facilitate graduate/undergraduate interdisciplinary research projects; lead client-based projects; and help lead co-curricular activities. Applicants must provide evidence of gaming in their existing teaching or training program, with a focus on topics such as those above, and/or closely related subjects. Applicants must address their plan to contribute to the curriculum of the GDD major/minor.
Responsibilities
Teach courses related to game design and development (e.g., game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, and game design).
Provide service to the University and advise students; facilitate graduate/undergraduate interdisciplinary research projects; lead client-based projects; and help lead co-curricular activities.
Contribute to curriculum development for the GDD major/minor.
Minimum Qualifications
A MA or MS in Game Design & Development, Information Science, English, Animation, Computer Science, Engineering or Networking, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by 8/15/2025. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
Ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within a diverse campus community.
Ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to the role.
Three or more years of teaching or training experience.
Experience or potential in teaching undergraduate courses in game design & development (e.g., game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, and game design).
Candidates must address their plan to contribute to the curriculum of the GDD major/minor.
Preferred Qualifications
A PhD in Game Design and Development, Information Science, English, Animation, Computer Science, Engineering or Networking, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Experience teaching graduate courses in game design & development (e.g., game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, and game design).
Experience teaching in multiple modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid).
One or more years working in the game design and development industry.
Participation in collaborative game design and/or development, including cross-disciplinary projects.
Additional Information Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer, Salary commensurate with experience.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. The University at Albany is Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by text here without links.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask for current compensation data until a conditional offer of employment with compensation is extended. If such information has been requested before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Please apply online
via the provided online application link.
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Location:
Albany, NY
Category:
Faculty
Posted On:
Wed Nov 6 2024
Job Description:
The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) is the first of its kind in the nation; uniting people, technology and knowledge to address the challenges of the 21st century. ETEC is the $180M research, instructional and entrepreneurial complex in which CEHC resides, providing our faculty state of the art laboratory and teaching spaces. CEHC seeks applicants in the Information Sciences & Technology Department for a Lecturer in Game Design & Development. The candidate will teach courses which may include, but are not limited to, game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, and game design. The candidate will provide service to the University and advise students and may also facilitate graduate/undergraduate interdisciplinary research projects; lead client-based projects; and help lead co-curricular activities. Applicants must provide evidence of gaming in their existing teaching or training program, with a focus on topics such as those above, and/or closely related subjects. Applicants must address their plan to contribute to the curriculum of the GDD major/minor.
Responsibilities
Teach courses related to game design and development (e.g., game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, and game design).
Provide service to the University and advise students; facilitate graduate/undergraduate interdisciplinary research projects; lead client-based projects; and help lead co-curricular activities.
Contribute to curriculum development for the GDD major/minor.
Minimum Qualifications
A MA or MS in Game Design & Development, Information Science, English, Animation, Computer Science, Engineering or Networking, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by 8/15/2025. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
Ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within a diverse campus community.
Ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to the role.
Three or more years of teaching or training experience.
Experience or potential in teaching undergraduate courses in game design & development (e.g., game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, and game design).
Candidates must address their plan to contribute to the curriculum of the GDD major/minor.
Preferred Qualifications
A PhD in Game Design and Development, Information Science, English, Animation, Computer Science, Engineering or Networking, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Experience teaching graduate courses in game design & development (e.g., game programming, game art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, and game design).
Experience teaching in multiple modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid).
One or more years working in the game design and development industry.
Participation in collaborative game design and/or development, including cross-disciplinary projects.
Additional Information Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer, Salary commensurate with experience.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. The University at Albany is Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by text here without links.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask for current compensation data until a conditional offer of employment with compensation is extended. If such information has been requested before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Please apply online
via the provided online application link.
#J-18808-Ljbffr