Assistant/Associate Prof. of Game Art and Design

Assistant/Associate Professor of Game Art and
Design

Empire State University is currently seeking
an Assistant/Associate Professor of Game Art and Design in our School of Arts
and Humanities. Join a vibrant community of scholar-practitioners and artists
where innovation in online arts education meets cutting-edge creative practice.
The Department of Arts and Media is home to award-winning faculty across
creative writing, digital media arts, game art and design, performing arts,
visual arts and design, and interdisciplinary arts.

As a pioneer in online education, our
department leads the way in reimagining studio practice and creative
development in digital learning environments. Our bachelor's degree in game art
and design integrates state-of-the-art approaches to online arts education
while preparing students for dynamic careers in the gaming industry. We are at
the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) applications across
our curriculum, teaching AI literacy, and empowering students to engage
critically, creatively, and ethically with emerging technologies in game art
& design.

We seek a dynamic artist-educator who will
develop and teach online courses and independent studies in game art and
design, serving learners across New York State, nationally, and worldwide. The
Assistant/Associate Professor of Game Art and Design will collaborate closely
with faculty from the Digital Media Arts program to develop and teach a dynamic
curriculum that spans across game art and design, interactive media, and
digital media arts. You will guide students through the process of creating
advanced game art and design projects while integrating both theory and
practice. The role involves developing innovative course content, mentoring
students, conducting research, pursuing creative work, and contributing to our
department's ongoing excellence in online teaching and learning while
demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The successful candidate will join a
collaborative community of arts and media faculty shaping the future of arts
education. Engagement in an active creative and research agenda and ongoing
service to the university are expected. SUNY Empire supports faculty as they
pursue scholarly work and professional development activities that enhance
their teaching, research, and creative practice.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach a range of courses in
Game Art and Design, such as Programming for Game Design, Narrative Design for
Games, Game Design and Development, Creating Communication & Meaning in
Virtual Game Worlds, Character Design & 3D Modeling, Worldbuilding &
Sound Design, History of Games: Story, Myth, and Cultural Impact, Game Design
Workshop, Game Design Internship, and Capstone in Game Art and Design.

• Collaborate closely with the Digital Media
Arts faculty to ensure curriculum cohesion and integration between the Game Art
and Design and Digital Media Arts programs.

• Engage in active research and/or creative
work relevant to game art and design and related disciplines.

• Mentor and advise students from diverse
backgrounds, assisting them in their educational and professional development.

• Contribute to curriculum development and
innovation in game art and design education, including AI literacy and AI
applications in gaming.

• Collaborate with industry and academic
partners to enhance the program's relevance and impact.

• Participate in service to the department,
university, and professional communities.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• An earned terminal degree (MFA or
doctorate) from a regionally accredited U.S. university or comparable non-U.S.
university in in Game Art and Design, Digital Media Arts, Game Design, Computer
Science, Interactive Media, or related field.

• Candidates with master's degrees in a
related area and a doctoral degree in an affiliated but not directly aligned
field will be considered.

• College or university level teaching
experience.

• Experience with supporting diverse
populations.

• Ability to work in a distributed faculty
environment.

• Demonstrable college-level teaching
experience and a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in game art and design
with knowledge of both 2D and 3D game development pipelines.

• Proficiency in industry-standard software
such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Unity, Unreal Engine, 3DS Max,
ZBrush, Substance Painter, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools used in game
art and design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with teaching and mentoring in
online learning environments.

• Experience with academic program
development.

• Relevant industry and/or field experience.

• Understanding of learning assessment and
pedagogical approaches in creative fields.

• Fluency with artificial intelligence
applications in game design and development.

• Cross-disciplinary expertise in one or more
of the following areas: digital media arts, visual art & design, Artificial
Intelligence.

• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and
English.

Special Information:

• Occasional travel will be required to
fulfill university-wide commitments.

• Office hours will vary to accommodate
student needs.

• Some evening and/or weekend engagement with
students is required.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to
work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for
this position.

• SUNY Empire provides employees with robust
remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and
staff in a dispersed work environment.

Additional Information:

Rank/Salary: Tenure-track,
assistant/associate professor, appointment and salary to commensurate with
experience and qualifications.

We are pleased to offer our employees an
excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and
vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday
accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer
faculty-development opportunities that encourage pursuit of disciplinary and
community-focused research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and
leadership development. Faculty-development opportunities include our annual
Fall Academic Conference and the annual Institute on Mentoring, Teaching and
Learning.

SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The
University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a
disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the
diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse
community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring
equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs,
and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin,
religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military
status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees,
students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including
but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to
harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against
based upon a protected characteristic.

SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation
to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where
appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at
(518) 587-2100 ext. 2240.

In accordance with the Title II Crime
Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon
request by calling (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. It can also be viewed online at
our Safety and Security website: http://www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security/.

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