Assistant Professor/Instructor of Game Studies and Interaction Design, Department of Art & Design

University of Delaware

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Job No: 500059
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Newark/Hybrid
Categories: Art & Design, Full Time

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR OF GAME STUDIES AND INTERACTION DESIGN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ART AND DESIGN, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

INTRODUCTION/POSITION:

The Department of Art and Design at the University of Delaware seeks an Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach in the expanding fields of game studies and interaction design. The full-time member of the Art and Design faculty will join a vibrant community of artists and designers who provide dynamic learning experiences for a diverse and inclusive community of students. The position is a one-year temporary faculty position, with benefits, renewable for up to five years. The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will possess skills with software to produce virtual/interactive environments/objects and demonstrated knowledge of how games are used to entertain, educate and create meaning. Successful candidates will also understand the role of play through a broader lens of interaction and user experience design. Preferable candidates will have demonstrated skills in software related to UX/UI. The faculty member will be a pedagogical bridge between the Game Studies and eSports degree programs and the Department of Art and Design, including (but not limited to) teaching Introduction to Art and Design for Games. The successful candidate will also teach courses involving 3D modeling and interaction design.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A terminal degree or equivalent professional experience in a related discipline is required, in addition to a record of successful teaching at the college/university level, with commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

DEPARTMENT OF ART AND DESIGN AT UD:

The Department of Art and Design, in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware, believes that art and design are fundamental to understand, express, and activate the human experience. As an integral part of a distinguished research and teaching university, we cultivate an inclusive atmosphere of diversity, discovery, experimentation, and social enga?gement. We believe that the practice of art and design is an expansive process that requires creativity and critical thinking.? Our learner-centered approach aims to educate socially and culturally engaged artists and designers who comprehend and challenge definitions and assumptions through a wide spectrum of creative practices. Our graduates enter the world as problem-solving creative thinkers who impact culture. Our graduates activate the future. ?

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES AT UD:

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware (https://www.cas.udel.edu/) offers exceptional educational experiences including integrated instruction, research, and public engagement. With 24 academic departments and more than 25 centers, programs and institutes, the College serves close to 7,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students with CAS majors, but also every single University student through foundational course work. The College’s 600 faculty members emphasize the enduring value of an arts and science education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching facilities. Faculty and staff encourage, and support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local, national, and global audiences through research and creative activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $38 million and growing, the College currently houses several large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and NSF.

THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE:

University of Delaware (https://www.udel.edu/) is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its employees and in supporting its academic mission. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

TO APPLY: For best consideration, apply by June 15, 2023; position is open until filled. Please upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, PDF portfolio of creative work related to this position, and contact information for three references at http://www.udel.edu/careers. For additional information, contact Ashley Pigford, search committee chair at design@udel.edu.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at https://www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices/.

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