Instructor or Assistant Professor of Game Design

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA invites applications for a 9-month instructional faculty position in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The candidate will teach undergraduate Game Design, 3D Modeling, and Animation courses and help develop the future track in the Computer Game Design Program.

The role emphasizes pursuing research or creative endeavors to advance the field, with responsibilities to contribute to a cohesive faculty and support student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 5+ years experience in Game Design or related industry, or Master’s degree in related field.
• Experienced in 3D Modeling and Animation for game design and development, including technical, managerial and artistic advances; current research and industry developments.
• Extensive experience with primary game design, production, management software applications, engines and tools, as well as related hardware.
• Knowledge of current professional game engines, editors and project management software.
• Knowledge of 3D Modeling and animation software used in the industry.
• Knowledge of workflow in multi-platform game production and publication.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proven critical thinking, problem-solving, and judgment skills.
• Ability to interact with industry, business and governmental communities.
• Commitment to collaborative work within a complex environment and fostering a respectful workplace.

Responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate Game Design, 3D Modeling, and Animation courses.
• Helps develop the Computer Game Design Program track.
• Pursues research (traditional or applied) and/or creative endeavors to contribute to the field.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Industry liaison

Collaboration

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Game engines

3D modeling tools

Project management software

Job description

Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: N/A - I/R Faculty

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary commensurate with education andexperience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department

1. Offers undergraduate game design courses leading to a BFA inComputer Game Design;

2. Provides mentorship and guidance in game production to studentspursuing majors and minors in Computer Game Design; and

3. Supports a cohesive faculty and staff to carry out objectives 1and 2.

About the Position

Teaches undergraduate Game Design, 3D Modeling, and Animationcourses and helps develop this future track in the Computer GameDesign Program. Pursues research (traditional or applied) and/orcreative endeavors to contribute significantly to the field.

Responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate Game Design, 3D Modeling, and Animationcourses;
• Helps develop this future track in the Computer Game DesignProgram; and
• Pursues research (traditional or applied) and/or creativeendeavors to contribute significantly to the field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field;
• 5+ years experience in Game Design or related industry, orMaster’s degree in related field;
• Experienced in all facets of 3D Modeling and Animation for gamedesign and development, including technical, managerial andartistic advances; current research (traditional and applied); andindustry developments;
• Extensive experience working with all primary game design,production, and management software applications, engines, andtools, as well as related hardware;
• Applicable experience (minimum of five years is desired) in theindustry; and expertise using current professional game engines,editors and project management software;
• Knowledgeable about all facets of 3D Modeling and Animation forgame design and development, including technical, managerial andartistic advances; current research (traditional and applied); andindustry developments;
• Extensive knowledge working with all primary game design, gameprogramming, and management software applications, engines, andtools, as well as related hardware;
• Knowledge of 3D Modeling and animation software utilized in theindustry;
• Knowledge of workflow in multi-platform game production andpublication;
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven critical thinking, problem-solving, and judgmentskills;
• Ability to successfully interact with the industry business andgovernmental communities;
• Has a demonstrated commitment and ability to workcollaboratively within a complex work environment; and
• Possesses an approach that fosters a respectful, nonthreateningworkplace environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field;
• 5+ years experience in the Game Design industry and publicationof major entertainment or serious games, or Terminal degree in Gamerelated discipline; and
• Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population ofartists, students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 researchuniversity committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperousworld. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largestand most diverse public research university in Virginia, offeringdegree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment forstudents, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. Webelieve in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancingour mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; andwe believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity oforigin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in itscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability orveteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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