Description
We are a technological university focused on being an agile and
entrepreneurial tech incubator that critically incorporates academia in the
production of new industries and industry leaders. Game Design is positioning
itself to be integral to this journey and we are calling for exceptional humans
to help shape the direction of gaming in the Department of Design.
We are
looking for outstanding and potentially unconventional candidates for a tenure-track
position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Game Design program. The appointee will join a strong, collaborative group of
teaching and applied research faculty to continue to develop pedagogical
innovations in design and practice. The appointment will commence in August 2021.
Preferred
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a terminal degree in Game
Design or an aligned field (digital media, interactive media, game studies or other
closely affiliated field)
from an accredited institution. Candidates will exhibit the
ability to develop scholarship with a clear creative or research agenda. Candidates
should identify experience in areas of knowledge aligned with industry-standard
processes, procedures, technology and practices. Preference will be given to candidates with game engine, game
theory, interactive, experiential, or digital interface design experience. A
strong understanding of design methodology is desirable.
We seek a colleague with a forward-thinking
approach to course delivery, skill-based or studio-based design pedagogy and a history of working across disciplines with other
designers as well as scientists, scholars, artists, and those outside of the
field of game design. Candidates should document their
interest in cross-disciplinary opportunities to link game design knowledge to
the parallel design disciplines represented in Lawrence Tech’s College of
Architecture and Design (Architecture, Transportation Design, Industrial
Design, Interior Design and Graphic Design).
Preference given to candidates that demonstrate: a combination
of design studio and lecture/seminar-based teaching experience at the college
level, and the ability to work with and promote a diverse student body.
The College of Architecture and Design
The College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) offers
undergraduate and graduate degrees in a range of design related disciplines
with emphasis on professional practice and technological innovation. With the
Detroit Center for Design and Technology (DCDT), the College leverages its
location through industry sponsored projects, research collaborations, and
community outreach. The College cultivates a broader multidisciplinary
discussion within its university, and sees design as having a central role in
the education of its students.
The College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological
University believes that people should feel included and valued. We support a diverse
culture of inclusiveness, which is a core design value rather than an overlaid
policy. We believe that belonging translates to pride in our work and adds to
our passion to engage. This should transcend any knowledge area, program, or
department and lead to standards of excellence, innovation and social
responsibility. We fully support our student groups focused on supporting
minorities (Association of Indian Students, Black Students Union, Muslim
Student Association), veterans (LTU Veterans Group), and LGTBQ (OUT! at LTU
with Friends).
Required Application Documents
Interested candidates should e-mail a single PDF that is less than
20MB.
The PDF should contain:
(1) letter of interest
(2) curriculum vitae
(3) list of three references with contact information
(4) portfolio of relevant professional, scholarly, or creative
work
(5) portfolio of student work (if applicable)
(6) statement describing the applicant’s scholarly and pedagogical
philosophy
(7) statement about the applicant’s demonstrated approach
to diversity and inclusion
To ensure the full consideration, applicants should submit all
application materials by January 17. Position will remain open until filled. Applicants to submit materials
through this link:
https://forms.gle/MAVpUfAPMeoQ8F5s8
Lawrence Technological
University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.