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Western Connecticut State University · 1 month ago

Communication & Media Arts - Assistant Professor DIMA

Danbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$74K/yr - $86K/yr

Western Connecticut State University is seeking a tenure track Assistant Professor in the Communication & Media Arts department, specifically for the Digital and Interactive Media Arts (DIMA) program. The successful candidate will teach courses related to game development and design, engage in departmental service, and contribute to curriculum development while fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the Communication & Media Arts Department that fall within the Digital & Interactive Media Arts (DIMA) program

Teach DIMA’s Game Development & Design courses

Participate in departmental and university service

Contribute to curriculum development

Engage in scholarly or creative activity related to games or interactive media

Advise and mentor students

Support student groups and initiatives

Qualification

Game DesignGame Development3D ModelingComputer GraphicsUnityUnreal EngineAdobe Creative CloudTeaching EffectivenessInterdisciplinary CollaborationStudent-Centered Learning

Required

Candidates must hold a terminal degree (Ph.D., M.F.A., or M.S.) in Game Design, Communication Studies, Interactive Media, or a closely related field

ABD candidates will be considered if their degree is completed by the time of appointment

Applicants must demonstrate expertise in game design and game development

The ability to teach courses in 3D modeling, asset creation, computer graphics, animation pipelines, and interactive game systems is essential

Professional or creative experience in 3D modeling (Blender, Substance Suite, or Maya) and asset creation for games, game animation pipelines for real-time environments, gameplay and systems design, programming and interactivity using Unity or Unreal Engine (or comparable real-time platforms), computer graphics, interactive applications, and advanced techniques for creating playable and immersive game experiences is required

Evidence of effective college-level teaching, creative and/or scholarly achievement, and a record of professional accomplishment in game design, game development, or interactive media is required

In their application materials, the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to student-centered, project-based learning, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration

Preferred

Experience with both academic and professional approaches to game design and communication

A record of scholarly, creative, or industry activity related to games, interactivity, or digital communication

Ability to teach foundational digital imaging using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Ability to teach introductory digital photography and digital darkroom techniques

Ability to teach selected Communication Studies courses (e.g., theory, methods, persuasion, ethics, media environments, digital communication, or human–technology interaction)

Experience supporting diverse student populations and fostering inclusive learning environments

Evidence of teaching effectiveness (student evaluations, sample syllabi, or examples of student game projects)

A statement of ongoing creative or research activity connecting communication and interactive game design

Benefits

WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package.

There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance.

Company

Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University, Midtown is a school in Danbury.

Founded in 1903

Danbury, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.wcsu.edu/

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