Syracuse University
Assistant Professor : Gaming Experience Design eSports
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, United States,
Location:
Syracuse UniversityPay Range:
$75,000 - $95,000FLSA Status:
ExemptHours:
As determined by department chair and associate deanJob Type:
Full-timeRank:
AssistantCampus:
Not ApplicableJob Description
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University invites applicants to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Visual Communications (VIS) department to begin Fall 2024. The successful candidate will primarily teach game design with expertise in character design and 3D game design focused on player-centered design solutions with strong visual direction and interaction design preferred.The main responsibility is to teach E-sports and gaming design. The ideal candidate should specialize in at least one of the following areas:Game Experience DesignInteraction Design3D DesignCharacter DesignThe successful candidate will need to demonstrate potential for conducting academic scholarship or producing industry-related creative activity that will position the hire as a recognized expert in the field. Participation in service and committee work for the department, the Newhouse School, and Syracuse University is expected.Qualifications
Previous teaching experience is a plus, but not required. A master’s degree is required. Candidates must have significant professional experience in the practice of design as a game designer, design researcher, UX designer, interaction designer, experience designer, or illustrator. In addition, they should have knowledge and experience of:Market research and target audiencesBasic programming skills/conceptsBasic 3D asset and environment creationEvidence of successful game development/engineering/designing and launchThey should also have knowledge and practice of accessible and inclusive design practices. The successful candidate will share in Newhouse’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Job Specific Qualifications
Candidates should demonstrate their ability to instruct others by drawing upon their experience with current industry technologies and equipment utilized by professionals. Being versed in current technological trends as well as being a problem solver and a good team player are essential, as one of the key values and strengths of the school lies in collaboration and interdisciplinary praxis for students and faculty.The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to engage ambitious undergraduate and graduate students in one of the preeminent visual communications programs in the country. Courses the faculty member would teach range from basic, intermediate, and advanced design courses as well as other topics that reflect evolving practices in the gaming and design industry.Responsibilities
Primary teaching responsibilities include courses required of all Visual Communications majors and the Esports program with students on the Game Experience and Design track as well as other topics that reflect evolving practices in the industry. The person in this role will also have the opportunity to teach and/or develop elective courses based on their expertise/background. The person in this role will teach five courses per academic year.Tenure-track professors are expected to pursue activities that will position them as a well-known expert in their field. The Newhouse School offers a variety of financial support that allows professors to pursue their scholarly endeavors.In addition to an academic year teaching load and pursuing a research/creative agenda that brings national visibility to the School, this faculty member will also engage in a variety of service duties, including academic and career advising of undergraduate students, school and university committee service, departmental curriculum development and assessment, and community/industry outreach. This position has a start date of August 2024.Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration:Cover Letter, expressing interest and fit for the positionOne philosophy statement that addresses each of these three areas:Teaching
– Please describe your teaching interests and philosophy of how students best learn.Diversity and Inclusion
– Please describe how your past experience has prepared you to contribute to the School’s and the University’s strategic commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in higher education.Research/Creative Activity
– Please describe how your experience will help you contribute to the University and School’s commitment to research and creative initiatives.List of at least three references with knowledge of your workAn optional field for your creative and research portfolio for considerationFor more information contact Renee Stevens, Search Committee Chair, Visual Communications, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University. Phone: 315-443-3367 Email: rcsteven@syr.edu
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Syracuse UniversityPay Range:
$75,000 - $95,000FLSA Status:
ExemptHours:
As determined by department chair and associate deanJob Type:
Full-timeRank:
AssistantCampus:
Not ApplicableJob Description
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University invites applicants to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Visual Communications (VIS) department to begin Fall 2024. The successful candidate will primarily teach game design with expertise in character design and 3D game design focused on player-centered design solutions with strong visual direction and interaction design preferred.The main responsibility is to teach E-sports and gaming design. The ideal candidate should specialize in at least one of the following areas:Game Experience DesignInteraction Design3D DesignCharacter DesignThe successful candidate will need to demonstrate potential for conducting academic scholarship or producing industry-related creative activity that will position the hire as a recognized expert in the field. Participation in service and committee work for the department, the Newhouse School, and Syracuse University is expected.Qualifications
Previous teaching experience is a plus, but not required. A master’s degree is required. Candidates must have significant professional experience in the practice of design as a game designer, design researcher, UX designer, interaction designer, experience designer, or illustrator. In addition, they should have knowledge and experience of:Market research and target audiencesBasic programming skills/conceptsBasic 3D asset and environment creationEvidence of successful game development/engineering/designing and launchThey should also have knowledge and practice of accessible and inclusive design practices. The successful candidate will share in Newhouse’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Job Specific Qualifications
Candidates should demonstrate their ability to instruct others by drawing upon their experience with current industry technologies and equipment utilized by professionals. Being versed in current technological trends as well as being a problem solver and a good team player are essential, as one of the key values and strengths of the school lies in collaboration and interdisciplinary praxis for students and faculty.The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to engage ambitious undergraduate and graduate students in one of the preeminent visual communications programs in the country. Courses the faculty member would teach range from basic, intermediate, and advanced design courses as well as other topics that reflect evolving practices in the gaming and design industry.Responsibilities
Primary teaching responsibilities include courses required of all Visual Communications majors and the Esports program with students on the Game Experience and Design track as well as other topics that reflect evolving practices in the industry. The person in this role will also have the opportunity to teach and/or develop elective courses based on their expertise/background. The person in this role will teach five courses per academic year.Tenure-track professors are expected to pursue activities that will position them as a well-known expert in their field. The Newhouse School offers a variety of financial support that allows professors to pursue their scholarly endeavors.In addition to an academic year teaching load and pursuing a research/creative agenda that brings national visibility to the School, this faculty member will also engage in a variety of service duties, including academic and career advising of undergraduate students, school and university committee service, departmental curriculum development and assessment, and community/industry outreach. This position has a start date of August 2024.Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration:Cover Letter, expressing interest and fit for the positionOne philosophy statement that addresses each of these three areas:Teaching
– Please describe your teaching interests and philosophy of how students best learn.Diversity and Inclusion
– Please describe how your past experience has prepared you to contribute to the School’s and the University’s strategic commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in higher education.Research/Creative Activity
– Please describe how your experience will help you contribute to the University and School’s commitment to research and creative initiatives.List of at least three references with knowledge of your workAn optional field for your creative and research portfolio for considerationFor more information contact Renee Stevens, Search Committee Chair, Visual Communications, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University. Phone: 315-443-3367 Email: rcsteven@syr.edu
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