[game_edu] job opening near NYC

[Elena Bertozzi]

Apologies for cross posting.  This position is looking for someone who can teach in other areas, but there are many opportunities for participation in the Masters game program.

Elena Bertozzi, Associate Professor
Director, Digital Game Design & Development
C.W. Post,    Long Island University   (HH 103)
516-299-2250 • elena.bertozzi at liu.edu • ardeaarts.org





POST
SCHOOL OF VISUAL AND
PERFORMING ARTS
Media Arts DEPARTMENT
About LIU
In its ninth
decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher
education, Long Island University is a multi-campus, diverse, doctoral
institution of higher learning. One of the largest and most comprehensive
private universities in the country, Long Island University offers more than
550 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and certificates, and
educates over 24,000 students in degree-credit and continuing education programs
in Brooklyn, Brookville (Post), Brentwood, Riverhead, Rockland and Westchester.
The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
prepares students for successful careers in the fields of pharmacy and health
care. The University’s Global College provides a wide range of study abroad
options at overseas centers in China, Costa Rica and India, and through program
offerings in Australia, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.
Long Island
University’s more than 600 full-time faculty members provide outstanding
instruction, which is supplemented by internships and cooperative education
opportunities. The accomplishments of more than 182,000 living alumni are a
testament to the success of its mission — providing the highest level of
education to people from all walks of life. The University’s NCAA Division I
and II athletic teams, nationally renowned George Polk Awards in journalism and
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts provide enrichment for students and the
community.
Position:
Assistant Professor of
Media Arts
Rank & Salary:
Assistant, Full Time,
Tenure Track
Salary commensurate
with experience
Starting Date:
September, 2012
Qualifications:
Terminal degree in
Media Arts, Multimedia or Interactive Telecommunications (Ph.D. or M.F.A. experience
preferred) with a minimum of three years of demonstrated teaching practice in
addition to strong evidence of scholarly/artistic publication.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate
should be prepared to implement the new integrated undergraduate core curriculum, teach
undergraduate courses in Electronic Media, Print/Electronic Journalism and
Public Relations, including courses such as Web Design, Web Development, Flash
Development, Multimedia Production, Social Media use and optimization, or computer
assisted reporting. The ability to participate in the process of developing an
undergraduate track in digital game development will be an asset, as will the
candidate’s ability to teach and support the Master’s Degree in Digital Game
Design with courses in sound, animation or design aspects of that program. Candidates
should be familiar with a variety of digital video, audio and related
multimedia technology and software (e.g. Flash, Final Cut Pro, Premiere,
Avid, Illustrator Sound Forge and Reason. Expertise in HTML5, CSS and ActionScript is
expected. Professional experience in the web/electronic media/ or digital game
design is a plus.
Application:
Applicants for this
position should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae, other
supporting materials will be solicited by request. Please send electronic applications to bfowles at liu.edu:
Barbara Fowles, Ph.D..
Chair, Media Arts Department,
LIU Post
720 Northern Blvd.
Brookville, NY 11548-1300
Deadline:
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until a candidate
is hired.
Long Island University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.