Description
Professor
– Game Design (COM 201800031)
School
of Contemporary Media
Faculty
of Arts, Media and Design
Location:
London
Employment
Group: Faculty
Type
of Position: Full-time Permanent
Hours
of Work Per Week: 44
Closing
Date for Internal Applications (Full-time or Partial Load): February 16, 2018
Closing
Date for External Applications: April
30, 2018
A full-time Professor at Fanshawe College is
responsible for providing academic leadership and for developing an effective
learning environment for students. The successful candidate will teach a wide
range of courses in the Game - Design Program, possess a strong orientation to
teamwork and collaboration, and provide support to ongoing research projects.
Candidates must be committed to teaching and mentoring students by engaging
students in experiential education opportunities.
GENERAL
QUALIFICATIONS
· Combination of excellent leadership and teaching
skills with a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success
·
Excellent communicator
·
Strong interpersonal skills
·
Ability to relate effectively to a
wide variety of learners
·
Strong technical/computer skills and
familiarity with educational technologies are required
·
Teaching experience with hybrid
and/or online delivery preferred
· Related industry work experience, previous college
teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum design and student evaluations
are assets
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Post-secondary 3-year diploma/degree or equivalent in
Animation, Game Art, Fine Art or a related discipline
·
An Advanced Diploma and/or
university education (Bachelor's/Master's degree) is an asset
·
Minimum 5 years of experience
working as a Rigging Artist, Animator or Character Artist in the Game, Film or
TV industries, with a strong record of success
·
Supplementary skills in 3D Modeling
and Sculpting, Texturing, Lighting and VFX
·
An equivalent combination of
education and/or experience may be considered
·
A strong portfolio showing a range
of professional work and experience
·
Strong preference given to
candidates with some degree of teaching experience, ideally at the
post-secondary level
· Familiarity with 3D software, game engines and motion
capture systems an asset
Approximate Start Date: May 7, 2018
Salary: Determination
of starting salaries is based on relevant teaching/occupational experience and
relevant formal qualifications, supported with original transcripts from
granting institutions. The salary scale
is $62,717 to $108,723 along with a comprehensive benefit package.
Partial load or full-time academic
staff presently employed with the College will be
given first consideration in accordance with the Academic Collective Agreement.
While transcripts are not
required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of
employment.
How to Apply:
For more information and how to apply, please visit
the Fanshawe College website at: https://jobs.fanshawec.ca/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp
We thank all applicants for their interest; however,
only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
Fanshawe
College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity,
value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Fanshawe
College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout
the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the
application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and
the Recruitment Coordinator leading the recruitment will work with the
applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.