Description
ABOUT THE
POSITION: The
Department of Art, Art History & Design at the University of Alabama in
Huntsville (UAH) invites applications for a full-time lecturer in Game Design
to begin on August 7, 2024. A full-time
lecturer at UAH is a teaching position with a 4/4 load and no research
responsibilities. Women and people from underrepresented groups are
encouraged to apply.
APPOINTMENT
DATE: August 7,
2024
REQUIREMENTS:
·
MFA in Game Design or equivalent degree
·
In-depth knowledge of game design, video game
scripting, and video game production pipelines and processes
·
The ability to teach Introductory Game Design
(tabletop), Game Scripting (currently primarily using Unreal), and advanced, team-based
production classes
Not required but preferred:
·
College teaching experience
·
Game development experience (including published
titles)
·
The ability to teach courses in other interactive
design areas, such as web design and creative coding.
·
AR and VR development experience is a plus.
ABOUT THE
DEPARTMENT: The Department of Art, Art
History & Design is a vibrant, growing program that offers BA and BFA
degrees in six concentrations, as well as interdisciplinary minors in Web
Communications and Game Design and Development. The Department values collaboration
and is dedicated to student engagement and success. It has three galleries as
well as one off-campus project space. It is housed in a spacious, well-equipped
facility.
ABOUT THE
COLLEGE: The College
of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Alabama in
Huntsville comprises nine departments and 88 full-time faculty. We offer a wide
array of programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Including 21 B.A.
programs, five M.A. programs, one Ph.D. program, and eight certificate programs.
The college has also led the way in creating several interdisciplinary minors,
such as
Women’s, Gender and
Sexuality Studies, Justice and Equity Studies, User Experience, Web
Communications, and Game Design and Development. Our class sizes are relatively
small, and our collegial faculty are committed to our students’ success.
ABOUT THE
UNIVERSITY: The
University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier
doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the
world’s greatest technological challenges. UAH, a part of The University of
Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore,
discover, create, and communicate knowledge. With six academic colleges, a
Graduate School, an Honors College, more than 100 areas of study, and 17
high-tech research centers, UAH is a Carnegie R1 top-tier research university.
UAH is where technology and human understanding converge and prepare students
to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.
ABOUT
HUNTSVILLE: Defense,
space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a
variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also
known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and
quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in
the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From
outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment
community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play.
Learn more at www.huntsville.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 8th, 2024 or until
filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications
for this position must include (1) a letter of application, (2) a current
vitae, (3) a teaching philosophy, (4) a link to an online portfolio (including
student work if applicable), (5) original graduate transcripts, (6) three
letters of reference with contact information consisting of name, address,
telephone number, and email address and (7) because the University of Alabama
in Huntsville desires to recruit and retain high-quality faculty who share the
University's values, applicants for faculty positions are required to provide a
statement, maximum of 1 page, on how their teaching, research and service
contribute to creating and sustaining a welcoming environment.
Please refer to log number: 24-25-393
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer of minorities/women/veterans/disabled.