Game Design & Sound Design Instructor

George Mason University - College of Visual and Performing Arts (Mason Arts); Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University - College of Visual and Performing Arts (Mason Arts) seeks an Instructor or Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate Game Design, Sound Design, and Game Music Composition courses, and help develop the future track within the Computer Game Design Program.

The position supports ongoing research and/or creative work, encourages collaboration across disciplines, and requires strong communication and mentoring skills to foster a welcoming, innovative environment in Fairfax,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree in related field or 5+ years experience in Game Design or related industry.
• Extensive experience in sound design and/or game music composition for game design and development, including technical, managerial, and artistic aspects.
• Experience with primary game sound design software applications and related hardware.
• Knowledge of current professional game engines, editors, and project management software.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate Game Design courses and helps develop the future track in the Computer Game Design Program.
• Pursues research (traditional or applied) and/or creative endeavors to contribute significantly to the field.

Skills

Sound design

Game music composition

Game engines

Project management software

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Presentation skills

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

5+ years experience in Game Design

Tools

Sound design software

Game development editors

Hardware resources

Job description

George Mason University - College of Visual and Performing Arts (Mason Arts) seeks an Instructor or Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate Game Design, Sound Design, and Game Music Composition courses, and help develop the future track within the Computer Game Design Program.

The position supports ongoing research and/or creative work, encourages collaboration across disciplines, and requires strong communication and mentoring skills to foster a welcoming, innovative environment in Fairfax,