Game Design Instructor & Sound Design Mentor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking an Instructor or Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate Game Design, Sound Design, and Game Music Composition courses within the Computer Game Design Program.

The position supports developing a future track in the program, pursues research or creative endeavors, and contributes to a dynamic, collaborative department in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Hybrid work arrangements are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Master’s degree in related field or 5+ years in Game Design industry.
• Extensive experience in sound design and/or game music composition for design and development.
• Experience with primary game sound design software and related hardware.
• Knowledge of game engines, editors, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate Game Design courses and helps develop the future track in the program.
• Pursues research and/or creative endeavors to contribute to the field.

Skills

Game design

Sound design

Music composition

Research & creativity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

5+ years experience in Game Design or related industry

Tools

Game engines

Editors

Sound design software

Project management software

Industry knowledge

Job description

George Mason University is seeking an Instructor or Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate Game Design, Sound Design, and Game Music Composition courses within the Computer Game Design Program.

The position supports developing a future track in the program, pursues research or creative endeavors, and contributes to a dynamic, collaborative department in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Hybrid work arrangements are possible.