ASST. PROFESSOR - GAME DEVELOPMENT/IMMERSIVE MEDIA

Company: Creative Heads, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 23, 2024

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Asst. Professor - Game Development/Immersive Media job at Emerson College
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Emerson CollegeBoston, Massachusetts - United StatesAsst. Professor - Game Development/Immersive MediaDescriptionThe Department of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Game Development and Immersive Media. The Department seeks an innovative and dedicated educator and practitioner whose skill sets include:

• Primary expertise in game development using such engines as Unity and Unreal;
• Ability to produce a variety of content-driven VR/XR projects;
• Ability to create virtual assets;
• Interest in exploring related fields such as VR production.In addition to robust technical skills, the successful candidate will possess demonstrated knowledge of how games/immersive experiences/storytelling are used to create meaning, to educate and entertain. Successful candidates will also understand the role of play through a broader lens of interaction and user experience design. The appointment begins August 22, 2024 with a mandatory 2-day orientation August 22 & 23, 2024.Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive is only possible in an authentically inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible, sustainable, and socially just environment.Qualifications:The ideal candidate will be a dedicated educator and active practitioner with:
• College-level teaching experience or comparable professional teaching experience;
• A record of innovative creative and/or professional work;
• A master's level degree in art/media, or a terminal degree in a field related to game/immersive media development, or significant professional experience comparable to a terminal degree.Responsibilities:Responsibilities include:
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in game development and emerging media within the Visual and Media Arts department on our Boston campus;
• Strengthening, revising, and augmenting VMA curriculum based on own research in development for VR/XR, game design, and/or interactive media;
• Academic advising and student mentorship;
• Service to the department, college, and profession.The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to the scope and excellence of a diverse academic community through ongoing engagement with students both inside and outside of the classroom in addition to pursuing scholarship, teaching, and service. Upholding the principle that diversity enriches education, Emerson College provides students with opportunities to learn from individuals who bring deep knowledge, different experiences, and unfamiliar perspectives to bear on teaching and creative work.To Apply:Please submit:
• A letter of application that discusses your approach to teaching and how you center your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value in your teaching, creative/professional work, and/or service;
• A PDF copy of your current curriculum vitae;
• The names and contact information for three references (not to be contacted without applicant's written approval).Preference will be given to applications received by November 30th, 2023 but the position will remain open until filled.This position is located at the Boston campus teaching in-person classes, though there may be opportunities to teach undergraduate classes online. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentorship, and serving on department and college committees.Please note, in the job application where there is the CV/Cover Letter/ Additional Documents drop box, you must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents.If you are having issues uploading, please email facultycareers@emerson.edu

• Primary Software: Game Design, Game Development Experience
• Secondary Software: Unreal, Unity, Creating Virtual Assets
• Other Software: UI/UX, VR/XR, StorytellingSalary: $70,000 to $75,000Relocation: Yes
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