Description
ABOUT US:
Villa
Maria College is a private, Catholic college providing students with the
premier student-centered experience in Western New York. Students learn and
grow with a culturally diverse population that lives its ideals of truth,
charity, and unity.
MISSION STATEMENT: “Villa Maria College, founded by the Felician Sisters,
provides students a rigorous and
enriching educational experience. Offering academic programs with a broad core curriculum, the College transforms and empowers students
to realize their intellectual, creative,
professional, and spiritual potential. Inspired by a welcoming Catholic
tradition and a dynamic Franciscan spirit,
Villa Maria College
offers individual attention
and fosters compassion, justice, peace, respect
for human dignity and a
commitment to service.”
POSITION SUMMARY:
The BFA in Game Design Program at Villa Maria College began fall 2019
and is a competitive, hands-on, and demanding program that recruits highly-talented
and committed students. At Villa, the 9:1 student to faculty ratio enables instructors to have a
meaningful impact on the artistic development of each and every student. Villa
Maria has four state-of-the-art computer labs, each with 14-20 workstations with
Cintiq tablets. The labs are equipped with Industry Standard software, such as;
the Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, and
both the Unity and Unreal Game Engines. Cross-program collaboration is also
strongly encouraged. Every program at Villa offers a Minor, and the BFA in Game
Design and Development intentionally has five General Electives in the planner
to allow our students to easily take a minor and better focus on their
interests in the field.
VILLA MARIA COLLEGE CORE VALUES: “Respect for Human
Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Solidarity with the Poor, and Justice
& Peace.”
ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
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M.F.A. in Game Design/Development is highly
preferred; however alternative degrees will be considered.
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Knowledge of Software Prototyping and/or Game
Development using either the Unreal Game Engine or Unity Game Engine required.
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Knowledge of 3D animation software preferred.
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Production Management experience preferred.
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Game Design or Animation Industry experience preferred.
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Teaching experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Teach a minimum of 24
credit hour equivalences per year.
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Provide student-centered
instruction in all courses.
·
Provide direction and
climate for effective learning.
·
Design means of
evaluating and improving the teaching/learning process in the classroom
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Pursue professional
development and growth.
·
Review and develop
curricula.
·
Serves as academic
advisor to students
·
Participate in program
assessment activities.
·
Participate in program
and College accreditation activities.
·
Submit required reports
to appropriate offices
·
Attend schedule program
meetings and maintain regular office hours.
·
Develop plans for the
use of equipment, instructional aids, and supplies.
·
Assist in the
development of grant materials relevant to the faculty member’s role and duties
at the College.
·
Assist in the
preparation of program and recruitment materials and participate in recruitment
activities.
·
Participate in program
advisory council activities and meetings.
·
Review and update
specific program library holding.
·
Assist the Department
Chairperson in carrying out program administrative duties, including program
course scheduling; interviewing and hiring part-time faculty members; preparing
and monitoring program budgets, conducting program reviews, and other.
·
Serve on committees of the
College.
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Assist and participate
in any other activities related to the respective program.
·
Assist the Department
Chairperson in assessing the effectiveness of the program.
·
Support the mission and
objectives of the College.
·
Participate in College
functions.
·
Assume other
work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair, the Vice
President for Academic Affairs, or the President or his/her designee as needed
to meet the needs of the College mission.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General work environment requires employees to
consistently use manual dexterity in reaching, writing, navigating around the
office/workspace. This position requires fully functional vision and auditory
abilities. This position may include hours standing and walking, including up
and down stairs, moving items of up to 25-pounds. Occasional evening and
weekend hours may be needed to perform work associated with this position. If
the position requires use of vehicle for College purposes, a valid New York
State driver’s license check may be required for occasional off- campus
assistance and support.
The above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed
by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties
and responsibilities. Villa Maria College management reserves the right to
amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as
necessary.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applicants
should include:
·
Cover Letter
·
Curriculum Vitae
·
Link to online portfolio and/or demo reel or samples of work
·
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
·
Minimum of Two References
APPLICATION PROCESS:
·
After you have completed the online application, your information will
be forwarded to the Search Committee for review and consideration.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General
work environment requires employees to consistently use manual dexterity in
reaching, writing, navigating
around the office/workspace. This position requires fully functional vision and auditory abilities. This position may
include hours standing and walking, including up and down stairs, moving items of up to 25-pounds.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be needed
to perform work associated with this position. If the position requires use of
vehicle for College purposes, a valid
New York State driver’s license check may be required for occasional off- campus assistance and support.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level
of the work being performed by people assigned to this
work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Villa Maria College management reserves the
right to amend and change responsibilities to meet
business and organizational needs as necessary.
Villa Maria College is an equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate on the basis of age,
race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation or preference, national
or ethnic origin, marital status,
physical or mental disability, or any other protected classifications in admissions, employment, or any other aspect regarding
the conduct of College programs and activities
Should you require an accommodation,
according to the guidelines of the ADA, please seek the counsel of the Director
of Human Resources for
assistance.
VILLA MARIA COLLEGE
INCLUSION STATEMENT:
At Villa Maria College,
we value diversity and respect for human dignity as foundations for our
collective growth. We develop effective reciprocal relationships based on
compassion, trust, and authenticity. To fulfill this purpose, we welcome all
students and employees who contribute to the richness of our diversity. We work
every day to ensure that all who join our inclusive community have what they
need to realize their full potential.