[game_edu] Position Announcement (Arts & Sciences school) at Dakota State University

[steve graham]

If you'd like more information, feel free to contact me. I'm a Computer 
Scientist, though, so I can provide general information about DSU and 
the degree program, but not specifics about the A&S position.

A couple of related points which may be worth considering. DSU is also 
in the process of putting together a Masters in Entertainment 
Technology. Anyone accepting the Computer Game Design and Development 
position would probably end up contributing to that Masters as well.

FWIW, I am a relative newcomer to South Dakota. I left the University of 
Kansas to come here not quite four years ago. I've found I love South 
Dakota and DSU. Happy to extoll it's virtues to anyone interested.

Please contact me or apply as soon as possible if you are interested in 
this position.

cheers,
skg

steve graham
computer science
dakota state university
skg at dsu.edu
605-480-6603 (m)


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Dakota State University invites applications for a full-time, 
tenure-track faculty position for Fall 2008 to support the university's 
new degree program in Game Development and Design, offered jointly by 
the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business and 
Information Systems. Requirements: earned doctorate or appropriate 
terminal degree (ABD considered) in game design, computer science or 
related field, demonstrated excellence as a classroom instructor at the 
undergraduate level, and experience teaching with technology. Teaching 
and students are a priority for the University. A strong record of 
scholarly or creative activity is required and background in student 
advisement, course and program development, committee work and other 
service to the university and community is preferred.

For this position in Arts and Sciences, additional requirements include 
experience in at least three of the following areas: narrative aspects 
of game design, game authoring/ engine software, 2-D/Flash/Vector/Raster 
game development or game analysis. Teaching responsibilities could 
include courses in game authoring software, 2-D/Flash /Vector/Raster 
game development, character design, and game analysis. A willingness to 
teach "Introduction to Animation" and storyboarding, and to supervise 
student projects is essential. Applicants must be proficient in 
industry-related applications and knowledgeable in the game development 
production pipeline.

DSU is South Dakota's computer technology and education institution 
(http://www.dsu.edu). Because of its focus on technology, students and 
faculty use wireless tablets, with a wireless network accessible 
throughout campus. Instructional use of the wireless tablets, 
projectors, and other computer technology is expected in the classroom.

DSU is located in Madison, South Dakota in the southern lakes region of 
the state. The region boasts abundant recreational outdoor activities 
and a life-style possible only in smaller towns and rural communities: 
low crime rate, short commuting time, excellent schools. Madison is just 
a 50-minute drive from Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota. 
Madison and DSU have a track record of outstanding cooperation, 
evidenced by exceptional recreational and entrepreneurial resources.

The University is dedicated to developing a faculty which reflects 
cultural diversity and is strongly committed to the recruitment, hiring 
and retention of minority candidates. We urge individuals from 
under-represented groups to apply.