Join SCAD as associate chair of interactive design and game development, and motion media design to work with talented students in a thriving metropolis that is home to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, design firms, fine art galleries and more. With cutting-edge technology and facilities, as well as inspiring professors with outstanding professional and academic credentials, SCAD offers unparalleled opportunities for talented students seeking career preparation in interactive design, game development and motion media design. In this role, you will foster interdepartmental collaboration and continue to enhance the reputation of the SCAD interactive design and game development department and the motion media design department in academic and professional circles. In consultation with the dean and department members, you will develop a strategic plan for the departments that is consistent with School of Digital Media’s goals and overall SCAD strategic plan. This includes recruiting talented undergraduate and graduate students to SCAD and to the programs, overseeing departmental budgets and working with the dean to provide professional development opportunities for professors. Additionally, you will teach classes as assigned, develop curriculum in consultation with faculty and academic administration, and evaluate professors through class observations and reviews of student evaluations, service, professional development and contributions to the departments’ goals. Requirements:
? Terminal degree or its equivalent in interactive design, digital media design or a related field
? Professional-level visual art and design skills and experience preferred
? University-level teaching experience preferred
? Experience developing published indie or AAA games for professional clients
? Proficiency in state-of-the-art software such as Adobe Creative Cloud products, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, MODO, Substance Designer, Unreal and Unity
? Experience with motion graphics animation with Red Giant, TrapCode or comparable plugins in After Effects is a plus
? Experience with Oculus Rift, Vive, Gear or similar AR/VR/MR 360-degree devices is a significant plus
? Background in programming and teaching programming languages such as C++, C#, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and Processing is a plus
? Ability to motivate students and faculty to think creatively and critically
? Ability to work with students and faculty of diverse backgrounds
? Familiarity with content management systems, mobile applications development and physical computing a plus To apply, please visit |