Description
The Division of Communication and Creative Media at Champlain College
seeks an experienced artist/educator for a full-time Assistant Professor of
Game Art. As part of the Game Studio at Champlain College, the successful
candidate must be collegial and collaborative in order to work closely with
faculty from other programs. The position is to begin August 2020.
Duties: Teach four courses per semester in foundation to advanced Game Art
subjects. Contribute to curriculum development in the areas of Game Visual
Effects or 2D Game Art. Help foster and further develop industry relationships.
Advise and mentor students. Participate in portfolio reviews of prospective students.
Engage in program, division and college-wide service.
Qualifications: Industry experience in the
areas of Game Visual Effects or 2D Game Art/Concept Art and/or an MFA in a
related area. A terminal degree is preferred. However, as Champlain College
values practical experience, consideration will be given to candidates with a
bachelor's degree plus significant industry accomplishments as measured by
years of experience, published games, publications/articles and online
tutorials. Candidates must have professional experience in Game Development or
a closely related industry and be able to demonstrate a commitment to teaching.
Successful candidates will have professional experience with software
used in the creation of Game Visual Effects or 2D Game Art. This includes
Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Unity and UE4. Experience with Maya,
Houdini, Substance Painter, Substance Designer and ZBrush is preferred.
Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse
community and seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences,
service to the community, and teaching or research can contribute to the
diversity, inclusivity and academic excellence of Champlain College.
Please submit a CV
as well as a Cover Letter specifically addressing the desired Qualifications.
With your cover letter, please write a separate statement describing your
experience and vision for mentoring underrepresented students and how you would
contribute to Champlain's diversity, equity and inclusion goals."
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
Additional Information for Champlain College Burlington Candidates:
The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as
a condition of employment.
Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual
orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status,
HIV-positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status
protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its
education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment
practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain
College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students,
applicants for admission or employment, or employees. Please contact the People
Center at 802.651.5800 with questions concerning the hiring process or future
employment at Champlain College, or if auxiliary aids or services are needed to
apply for employment at Champlain College.
Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse
community. Recognizing that diversity is both a reflection of our world and a
source of rich education, Champlain strives to be diverse and inclusive in ways
that reflect the world in which we live and work. All members of the Champlain
community are valued as individuals.
The College seeks candidates who, through their work and life
experiences, service to the community, teaching or research can contribute to
the diversity, inclusivity and academic excellence of Champlain College. Please
include information about how you would contribute to these efforts and help to
further this goal in your letter of interest/cover letter.
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