[game_edu] Job: Faculty Position in Interactive Storytelling and Game Design at Reykjavik University

[Jose P. Zagal]

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Faculty Position in Interactive Storytelling and Game Design
School of Computer Science
Reykjavik University

The School of Computer Science at Reykjavik University seeks to hire a 
faculty member for a new academic position in the field of interactive 
narrative and game design. We are interested in an ambitious, highly 
qualified academic who can combine innovative teaching and cutting-edge 
research in the rapidly evolving area of interactive digital 
entertainment within our school.

The teaching will be part of a relatively new emphasis line on computer 
game development, offered within the undergraduate computer science 
program, and will complement existing programming and HCI courses by 
focusing on game design concepts. We prefer candidates that combine 
theory, such as ludology or interaction design, and practice, such as 
rapid game prototyping and testing. The ability to teach technical 
aspects of game development as well, such as computer graphics, game 
engine architecture or game programming, is a significant benefit.

The faculty position is funded through a collaboration with massively 
multiplayer game developer CCP Games Inc. CCP is a world leading 
developer of massive sandbox-like game worlds, where conventional game 
design and storytelling methods fall short. We are particularly 
interested in active researchers who see opportunities in breaking new 
ground with CCP and with existing faculty within Reykjavík University, 
in particular within CADIA, the school's artificial intelligence 
research center (http://cadia.ru.is). CCP will fund the faculty position 
for a minimum of 5 years; following that period, CCP and Reykjavík 
University will seek continued funding for the position. Full academic 
freedom is respected, however, by both CCP and Reykjavík University.

Candidates will be expected to play a full part in the teaching, 
research and administrative activities of the School. They are expected 
to have a proven international record relevant to the above-mentioned 
area, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at 
acclaimed international academic and industrial venues; a Ph.D. degree 
in a relevant area is required.  An interdisciplinary background that 
combines technology, science, art and design, is a definite advantage.

The level of the position can range from assistant professor to full 
professor, depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Salary 
level is negotiable and relocation assistance is offered. The position 
is available starting in the summer/fall 2013, but later starting dates 
can be negotiated.  We reserve the right to refuse all applications and 
advertise again at a later date.

The application deadline is 30 April 2013 and interviews will be held in 
May 2013. Application letters should be sent by email to 
application at scs.ru.is (subject "Game Design"), and should include:

   * A full CV with a list of all major accomplishments.
   * Copies of three to five major international publications and/or 
presentations,
   * Research statement,
   * Teaching statement, and
   * Other relevant information the applicant wishes to supply.

Please arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent 
directly to application at scs.ru.is.

Informal communication and discussions on any aspect related to the 
position are encouraged, and interested candidates are welcome to 
contact the Administrative Director of the School of Computer Science, 
Sigrún María Ammendrup (sma at ru.is), for further information.

The School of Computer Science at Reykjavik University has about 700 
students and 16 permanent staff members. The school offers undergraduate 
and graduate programs, at the PhD and Masters levels, in computer 
science, discrete mathematics and software engineering.

For further information about the School of Computer Science at 
Reykjavik University and its activities, see http://en.ru.is/CS.