Description
Beginning August 2023
Game Art Department Head
Full-Time Faculty Appointment with Benefits
(Job
Summary/Basic Function)
Ringling College of Art and Design is seeking
an experienced faculty member to provide leadership of the Game Art program.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished
scholar practitioner with successful college level teaching experience,
industry accomplishments, and a passionate vision for excellence.
The Game Art and the Virtual Reality
Development majors at Ringling College are two degree programs that developed
from the College’s world-renowned Computer Animation major. With growth, Game
Art and Virtual Reality have matured into separate, but aligned, Departments.
Opportunities exist for a Game Art Department Head to further envision the
future, develop and implement program enhancements, help guide growth of
faculty and students, collaborate within an innovative college that is a leader
in experiential learning, and further integrate the Game Art program into the
dynamic Ringling College Community
Among the Duties and Responsibilities
of this position: teach and provide
leadership in the ongoing development of the Game Art program, including areas
of pedagogy, admission standards, enrollment strategies, faculty recruitment,
new facility planning and connections to both the art and design programs at
Ringling College, and the Game Art industry.
This is a full time, 10-month
faculty appointment with a reduced teaching load during the academic year. The
salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. The anticipated start date is August, 2023.
Institution
Founded in 1931, Ringling College of Art and
Design is a private professional college fully accredited by the National
Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Ringling
College of Art and Design’s primary mission is to prepare students to be
discerning visual thinkers and ethical practitioners in their chosen area of
art and design and to provide an intensive professional education in the visual
arts. Ringling College has taken a
leadership role in the integration of high technology within art and design
curricula in response to the marketplace and trends in the professions. The institution’s strategic plan positions
the College for continued growth and development. It is authorized to award the
BFA in eleven majors and the BA in both Business of Art and Design and Visual
Studies. Ringling College employs approximately 185 faculty who teach over 1,675
students from 44 states and 60 countries.
The large residential campus is near downtown Sarasota. A cultural center of Florida, Sarasota is 65
miles south of Tampa and 75 miles north of Fort Myers. Additional information about the College is
available at www.ringling.edu.
Game
Art Program
Game Art has a long history at Ringling
College, and as its own program accredited by NASAD, it has been partnered with
Computer Animation, then with Virtual Reality Development (VRD). With VRD
appointing its first Morganroth Endowed Department Head as of this Fall, 2022,
Game Art is now both its own program and department. Recognized as one of the top three gaming
schools in the world, Ringling College’s Game Art major equips students with
the skill sets needed for a durable and diverse career in the gaming
industry. Students will perfect their
artistic techniques, study the mechanics of game design and interactivity, and
build their own worlds. They will master
leading software used by professionals while learning textures, lighting,
player options, and engagement. The
college believes in preparing students with top-rate portfolios and
understanding the values that game studios are looking for in the most prepared
candidates.
The Game Art program is an important part of
Ringling College’s academic vision. Recognized
as a top gaming school in the world, our Game Art major equips students with
the skill sets needed for a durable and diverse career in the games industry. With alumni working in the world’s most
renowned studios, the Game Art major brings in top recruiters, including Riot
Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Epic Games, and Bungie. Students can also work in other industries
using real-time visualization such as architecture, film and more.
Duties and Responsibilities of Department
Heads and Program Directors
Department Heads and Program Directors have
important roles within the Ringling College.
The roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the
following:
· Leadership
within the department and Ringling College
· Effective
and efficient administration of their department or program
· Initiative
in curriculum and/or program development and planning
· Performance
evaluation of all full-time and part-time faculty in the department
· Guidance
to faculty with respect to their teaching performance as well as their
professional development
· Facilitation
of the physical and material needs of the department
(Minimum
Qualifications) Include evidence of:
· A
Master’s degree in Art, Game Design, or a related field, OR a 4 year professional
degree in art or design and equivalent professional experience, training and
expertise with an appropriate record of achievement in the field.
· Ability
to teach introductory through advanced level Visual Development. Experience with level design and/or
world-building.
· Experience
with 2D design (elements and principles).
· Experience
with storytelling.
· An
ability to clearly communicate and work effectively with faculty, students and
administrators
· Willingness
to work in a collaborative educational environment
(Preferred
Qualifications) Include evidence of:
· A
terminal degree in an appropriate discipline.
· Five
years of professional or higher education team leadership.
(Special
Instructions to Applicants)
Required materials include cover letter incorporating
experiences that address the position requirements; teaching and administrative
philosophy with thoughts on effective leadership that includes advocacy for
diversity, equity and inclusion; resume or CV with employment and education
history; contact information of three references (names, titles, email, and
telephone numbers); examples of recent personal
work; and an unofficial transcript copy of the most relevant degree. Student
work examples may also be submitted. Candidates may be asked to submit
additional materials if needed. Official transcripts will be required
upon hire. Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.
For portfolio, you have the option to upload
electronic documents/images, up to 5 MB or via URL access.
General questions regarding the job application
process may be emailed to vpaamail@ringling.edu.
Apply on-line https://ringling.simplehire.com
Ringling
College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer