[game_edu] Job: Assistant/Associate Professor - Art+Design - Media Arts/Games

[Gillian Smith]

Dear colleagues,

We are hiring in the Department of Art+Design at Northeastern University.
Feel free to contact me off-list with questions, or you can direct
questions to: gamesearch at northeastern.edu

https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45437

The Department of Art+Design in the College of Arts, Media and Design at
Northeastern University invites applications for an open rank search for
one or more positions in media arts/game design. We seek candidates with a
national/ international record of excellence in research and/or creative
practice in media arts, in one or more areas including but not limited to:
animation, art games, generative design, psychology of play, games for
impact, interactive narrative, and digital storytelling. The ideal
candidate should have a strong track record of interdisciplinary research
and collaboration in their fields of practice. Candidates should be able to
teach courses related to media arts/game design in our growing
undergraduate and graduate degree programs: BFAs in Media Arts, in Games,
and in Digital Art and Game Design, a BS in Computer Science and Game
Development, and an MS in Game Science and Design. The successful candidate
will have the opportunity to work with other faculty to design and shape
new interdisciplinary PhD programs within the College and across the
University. The appointment has an anticipated start date of August 28,
2017.



*Context*

Northeastern University is a private R1 university centered in the cultural
hub of Boston, Massachusetts, a thriving urban center of culture and
innovation. The university is located on the Avenue of the Arts, across
from the Museum of Fine Arts and a short walk away from the historic Fenway
Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. The university is renowned for
interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurial spirit, experiential learning,
and global connectedness. Northeastern has recently revealed a strategic
plan to guide the university’s course for the next ten years. See:
http://www.northeastern.edu/academic-plan/



The College of Arts, Media and Design has a unique combination of
disciplines, including Architecture, Art+Design, Communication Studies,
Journalism, Media and Screen Studies, Music, and Theatre. It is a
collaborative community within the university that acts as a catalyst for
research, inspiration, and discovery. See: http://www.northeastern.edu/camd



The Department of Art+Design has expanded rapidly in the last five years
and now encompasses 34 full time faculty, over 500 undergraduate majors,
and nearly 70 graduate students in fast-growing Master’s programs such as
the MFA in Information Design and Visualization and MS in Game Science and
Design. Media Arts is one of three divisions within Art+Design, the other
two being Art (e.g., visual arts and studio art) and Design (e.g.,
information and experience design). The BS in Computer Science and Game
development and the MS in Game Science and Design are interdisciplinary
degrees offered jointly between the College of Arts, Media and Design and
the College of Computer and Information Sciences. See:
http://www.northeastern.edu/camd/artdesign/. For information on the BFA in
Media Arts, see:
http://www.northeastern.edu/camd/artdesign/academic-programs/bfa-media-arts-concentration-2/
.



Media Arts and Games faculty engage in interdisciplinary research that span
collaborations within different fields, including design, computer science,
health sciences, behavior science, and engineering. They have been
successful in attracting funding from the National Science Foundation, the
Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, the Intelligence Advanced
Research Projects Agency, and the National Institutes of Health. Teaching
and research labs have recently been upgraded with the latest
state-of-the-art equipment, and more investments in space are anticipated
as we grow and expand our research and education. For details on both media
arts and game research and education at the College of Arts, Media and
Design, see: http://www.northeastern.edu/camd/gamedesign/



*Qualifications*

The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) by the
appointment start date and must have a strong record of excellent in media
arts, and be poised to offer a significant contribution to the field of
games at Northeastern. Candidates are expected to teach at the graduate and
undergraduate levels, and must have a well-developed research agenda and/or
creative practice that will inform and advance current trends in the field.



*Additional Information*

For initial consideration, please prepare a cover letter describing a) your
qualifications in research, teaching, and other relevant expertise in the
fields, b) your approach and commitment to addressing diversity issues, and
c) your vision for contributing to our educational degrees and research,
including new interdisciplinary PhD programs. Candidates should also
provide: a current CV; a statement of research and/or creative activity and
a teaching statement (both of which address the candidate’s commitment to
diversity); and the names and contact information for three references.



To apply, go to http://www.northeastern.edu/camd/about/careers/; under
“Faculty Positions,” click on the Full-time positions link. Or if viewing
this description on the Northeastern University website, click “Apply to
this job.”



Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Applications received on or before December 31, 2016
will be guaranteed full review.



Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee at
gamesearch at northeastern.edu. Application materials will not be received at
this address.



Northeastern University is committed to building an inclusive environment
that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Women, members of the LGBTQ
community, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities are
strongly encouraged to apply. Northeastern University is an Equal
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, and
Title IX University. Northeastern University is also an E-Verify Employer.


Gillian Smith
Assistant Professor, Game Design and Computer Science
Northeastern University
Playable Innovative Technologies Lab
http://www.sokath.com
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