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Assistant Professor Game & Interactive Media - Digital Media and Animation

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Alfred State
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New York City, NY
Closing date
Jul 29, 2022

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Alfred State CollegeJob Posting: Assistant Professor Game & Interactive Media - Digital Media and Animation
Assistant Professor Game & Interactive Media - Digital Media and Animation

Category: Faculty

Department: Digital Media and Animation

Locations: Alfred, NY

Posted: May 5, 2022

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Position ID: 147255

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About Alfred State College:

Nestled in a beautiful valley in the Southern Tier of New York, Alfred State has a long tradition of drawing the best faculty and staff from every field. This College of Technology offers outstanding opportunities in more than 70 majors, where project-based learning, sustainability, and civic engagement are cornerstones of the curricula. When students work on real-world problems, they learn how to think, not what to think, and they learn how to be involved in their community. That is why Alfred State graduates have a 99 percent employment and transfer rate.

Our faculty is dedicated to teaching and the academic success of our students. Alfred State seeks educators who are student-centered and engage in the life of the College. Our tenure process emphasizes teaching and university service with a more flexible approach to scholarship and professional growth.


Job Description:


The Digital Media & Animation Department is seeking qualified faculty for the Game & Interactive Design AS and BS programs. Teaching opportunities include Game Design, Interactive Design, UX design and advising senior projects, as well as special topics courses in areas of personal expertise. Other responsibilities include curriculum development, student advising, and university service.

The Department of Digital Media & Animation serves approximately 200 students, and includes degree programs in Digital Media & Animation, Graphic & Media Design and Game & Interactive Design. For more information, please look on our site https://www.alfredstate.edu/digital-media

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Requirements:


Required qualifications:
  • Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in a relevant field, or ABD with completion date before August 2020. Candidates with a relevant MS or MA degree may be considered
  • Portfolio demonstrating knowledge of art and design in interactive and game design practices, as well as current design technologies
  • Proficiency with relevant software and languages, including the Adobe Creative Cloud, Game design software such as Unreal and Unity and HTML/CSS
  • Dedication to teaching and the exploration of emerging technologies

Preferred qualifications:
  • College-level teaching experience beyond TA
  • Professional experience in Game Design and/or UX Design
  • Record of artistic exhibition
  • Experience with creative coding and physical computing
  • Ability to teach in other relevant areas, including 3D Modeling and animation, graphic design, video production and digital foundations.
  • Experience with development for VR and AR technologies


Additional Information:


Pursuant to University policy, Alfred State College is committed to ensuring equal employment, education opportunity, and equal access to services, programs, and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender characteristics, marital status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or ex-offender status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic.

Public Notice/ Non-discrimination Notice

Alfred State College does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, Veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, et cetera in its programs and activities.

The following persons has have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Matthew Ryan
Interim Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
ryanmj@alfredstate.edu

All applicants are subject to a criminal, employment, and educational background check.

If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop in and request one at the University Police Department, located in the TG House on Lower College Drive. You can also request a copy by calling the University Police Secretary at 607-587-3992.


Application Instructions:


Returning applicants may login to their Alfred State College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

The following documents MUST be submitted to be considered for this position:
  • Resume/CV
  • Link to student work examples
  • Link to applicant's portfolio/work samples

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