Description
Games and Game Design, Assistant
Professor
Department
of Electronic & Photographic Media
School
of Communications
Webster
University
The School of Communications at Webster University invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Games and Game Design to
start in January or August 2020. We are seeking experienced game developers
with a record of teaching success, an understanding of design theory and
history, game engines, and a passion for game development. A successful
candidate will have broad knowledge of the field, an area of specialization,
and mastery of the technical requirements within the specialization.
Professional experience, teaching experience, and evidence of potential for
academic career success are required. Master’s degree or exceptional
alternative qualifications will be considered; MFA or Ph.D. are preferred. An
understanding of game design principles, theory, and documentation is mandatory
as is an ability to collaborate with our other programs, including Animation,
Film, Television and Video Production, and Interactive Digital Media.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and
graduate courses and advise students in Games & Game Design and related
areas, provide faculty service, and engage in professional development,
including scholarship and creative activity. We are seeking a colleague to work
as part of a team, contributing to the continual renewal of the game design
program to ensure the maintenance of industry relevant courses and content, and
be both collaborative and entrepreneurial, with skills, experience, and
connections that complement those of colleagues in the School and across the
University. Women
and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as are
candidates with international and interdisciplinary experience.
Applicants should send: (1) a letter of interest that
addresses qualifications and fit to the job description and the School, (2) a
curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for three references, and (4) a link
to a portfolio containing examples of professional work that may include
playable/downloadable demonstrations, images, or videos; additional materials
may be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately
and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit
application materials through the job postings site https://webster.peopleadmin.com.
The School of Communications at Webster University prepares
students to excel as skilled professionals in the global field of
communications. We provide theory and practice in media courses framed within a
liberal arts-based curriculum, augmented by personalized mentorship, and
professional development opportunities. Sixteen distinct majors are available
at the undergraduate level and master's degrees in five diverse fields of communications.
We offer communication programs and course work on the Webster campuses in Geneva,
Vienna, Leiden, Thailand, Ghana, Athens, and our newest campus in Tashkent,
Uzbekistan, as well as in Saint Louis, online, and selected metro and military
campuses.
Webster University, founded in 1915 with its home campus in
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, is the only Tier 1, private, nonprofit university
with campus locations around the world including metropolitan, military, online
and corporate, as well as American-style traditional campuses in North America,
Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Webster University is committed to creating a diverse
environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed
to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff of the
highest caliber. Accordingly, Webster University provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, protected veteran or disabled
status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law.