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[Full-time] Faculty Position, Research and Marketing at Full Sail University

2011-10-21 14:32:13

Location: Orlando, Florida
URL: http://www.fullsail.edu/

Description:

Full Sail University is now accepting applications for the Course Director, Research and Marketing position in its Game Design Bachelor of Science Degree Program.

Course Directors ensure excellence in teaching skills and classroom content. They manage instructors and lab personnel to deliver the same excellence in the labs, and ensure personal service to students. Course Directors maintain continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan. They design and or maintain curriculum to ensure industry standards are being met.

The Research and Marketing Course examines the research and documentation process and helps students develop the skills required to gather information, organize data, and deliver a concise and credible product. The billion-dollar video game industry is fueled by successful marketing campaigns that engage loyal enthusiasts as well as capture new customers. Topics of study will include technical and player documentation, consumer research, advertising, product planning, culture and language, and media relationships. The materials and process in this course apply directly to final project development in this program.

Requirements: The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four years of related experience. The preferred degree would be in Marketing, Business, and Computer Science. The industry experience would include marketing, research, game development, computer science and programming. Teaching experience is preferred and the candidate must have a passion for education.

Education/Training: The minimum degree requirement is a Bachelor’s degree.

Skills Needed: Broad base of knowledge in marketing, research, game development, computer science, multimedia and graphic design. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Proficiency in Mac or PC platforms. Must have strong social media skills.

Full Sail University offers a unique, hands-on, real word education to over 14,000 students from all over the world. We are located in Winter Park, Florida, just outside Orlando – one of the world’s foremost tourist destinations. In addition to great weather, plentiful beaches, and some of the most famous theme parks on the planet, Orlando features a thriving entertainment community.

Job Code: GDCDRM92811

For quick consideration, click here to apply: http://jobs.fullsail.edu/ext/apply.asp?fsail?fsailGDCDRM92811?aduplis?21

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[Full-time] Faculty Positions, Final Project at Full Sail University

2011-10-21 14:25:18

Location: Orlando, Florida
URL: http://www.fullsail.edu/

Description:

Full Sail University is now accepting applications for Course Directors in the Final Project courses within its Game Design Bachelor of Science Degree Program.

In the Final Project I Course, students are placed into groups and will plan the genre and scope of their final projects. Students will assign roles and responsibilities, generate feature lists, and outline a production plan. Each team is responsible for composing a formal Design Document, detailing the process and tools that will be used to create the intended game prototype. Focus will be on originality, creativity, overall fun of the game, team collaboration, and work ethic.

In the Final Project II Course, the final project serves as the culmination of skills developed during the Game Design Online program. Teams will focus on turning their Final Project I documented designs into full working prototypes. Prototypes can consist of multiple game levels, card games, pen & paper games, board games, and game mods. Students will be evaluated on their design decisions, creativity, and look and feel of the prototype, playability, and overall fun. Upon completion of this course, teams will have a working prototype that is ready to be tested and polished.

In the Final Project III Course, the final project serves as the culmination of skills developed during the Game Design Online Program. Teams will continue working on Final Project III prototypes, testing and polishing their game designs. Upon completion of this course, teams will have concrete examples of their designs that are polished and professionally formatted and ready to be presented and shared with prospective employers or investors.

Requirements: The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four years of related experience. The preferred degree would be in Computer Science. The industry experience would include game development, computer science and programming. Teaching experience is preferred and the candidate must have a passion for education.

Education/Training: The minimum degree requirement is a Bachelor’s degree.

Skills Needed: Broad base of knowledge in game development, computer science, multimedia and graphic design. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Proficiency in Mac or PC platforms. Must have strong social media skills.

Job Code: GDCDFP92811

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[Full-time] Faculty Position, Aesthetics and Immersion at Full Sail University

2011-10-21 14:21:25

Location: Orlando, Florida
URL: http://www.fullsail.edu/

Description:

Full Sail University is now accepting applications for the Course Director, Aesthetics and Immersion position in its Game Design Bachelor of Science Degree Program.

The Aesthetics and Immersion Course examines the latest research in immersion, addiction, and basic learning theories as they apply to game design. These techniques are a growing discipline within the game design world as they can influence sales and game enjoyment through paradigms such as the aesthetic usability effect. This course outlines the constructs of aesthetics and immersion as separate yet intertwined disciplines. In this course, the psychology of aesthetic design is traced back to its historic roots while also giving the student a current understanding of the field.

Education/Training: The minimum degree requirement is a Bachelor’s degree.

Job Code: GDCDAI92811

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[Full-time] Faculty Position, Game Design II at Full Sail University

2011-10-21 14:12:26

Location: Orlando, Florida
URL: http://www.fullsail.edu/

Description:

Full Sail University is now accepting applications for the Course Director, Game Design II position in its Game Design Bachelor of Science Degree Program.

The Game Design II Course teaches students how to prioritize game features and develop successful plans of implementation. Design is not only creating what is in a game but also deciding how and when certain features will be implemented and accomplished. The goal is to create a complete gaming experience for the player, and students will learn to appreciate this through a deeper examination of core aspects such as point of view, feedback, player challenge, and player choices.

Education/Training: The minimum degree requirement is a Bachelor’s degree.

Job Code: GDCDGDII92811

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[Full-time] Faculty Position, The Game Industry at Full Sail University

2011-10-21 14:08:25

Location: Orlando, Florida
URL: http://www.fullsail.edu/

Description:

Full Sail University is now accepting applications for the Course Director, The Game Industry position in its Game Design Bachelor of Science Degree Program.

The Game Industry Course is an opportunity to expose students to some external and related influences on the design process that are outside of the scope of gameplay and entertainment. Primary topics include the development of games for education, health, and military training, social network games, cellphone applications, handling community relations and events, and methods for deriving income from the game through retail, subscription, advertising revenue, and fremium models. This class helps broaden the student’s understanding of the game industry and other external influences on design and development that they will encounter in a production environment.

Education/Training: The minimum degree requirement is a Bachelor’s degree.

Job Code: GDCDTGI92811

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[Full-time] Faculty Position, Simulation and Digital Entertainment at University of Baltimore

2011-10-19 10:49:03

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
URL: http://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-services/human-resources/jobseekers/jobs-at-ub.cfm?&posting=625

Description:

Position Type: Faculty position with benefits package
Opens: 09/09/11 Closes: 11/15/11

Salary: Competitive

Start date: January or August 2012
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

The Division of Science, Information Arts and Technologies at the University of Baltimore invites applications for an associate or full professor to begin in January or August 2012. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching, demonstrated success in research, creative professional practices, and publications and the ability to teach a range of courses in our two undergraduate and two graduate degree programs. We are especially interested in innovative leaders whose vision and energy can help take already successful programs to new levels of excellence.

Minimum qualifications include a doctorate or other terminal degree in computer science, interactive arts and media, instructional technology, or human-computer interaction. (Advanced degrees in other areas may be considered if combined with other exceptional qualifications.) The candidate must have experience in curriculum development and program management in higher education together with the experience to direct a dynamic program in video game development and to contribute to the growth of graduate programs in information architecture, interaction design, and human-centered computing.

Preferred qualifications include a background in interaction design, human-computer interaction, interactive arts and media, game and simulation development, user-centered design and/or media studies. We seek individuals equally committed both to the digital arts and to the computer sciences and information technologies required by interaction design and application development for a range of purposes—from entertainment to e-commerce.

Primary teaching responsibilities will be shared between the bachelor’s program in Simulation and Digital Entertainment and the division’s master’s and doctoral degrees. The SDE program currently enrolls approximately 180 students and is growing rapidly. The graduate programs enroll approximately 70 students including 15-20 students in our Doctor of Science in Interaction and Information Design. The division of Science, Information Arts and Technologies offers three bachelor’s degrees, three post baccalaureate certificates, a master degree in Interaction Design and Information Architecture and a D.S. in Interaction and Information Design. For more information about the Division of Science, Information Arts and Technologies and its programs, visit iat.ubalt.edu.

The University of Baltimore, a component of the University System of Maryland, serves a diverse urban community with an emphasis on “knowledge that works.” The Division of Science, Information Arts and Technologies, a unit of the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, has thirteen full-time faculty and six affiliated faculty.

The University offers competitive salaries and a strong benefits package.

TO APPLY: Candidates must submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, reprints of a sampling of their publications, and three letters of recommendation to Chair, Search Committee, Division of Science, Information Arts and Technologies, University of Baltimore, 1420 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Materials may be submitted electronically to dkohl@ubalt.edu. To ensure consideration, all materials must be clearly marked with the UB employment vacancy number 2012-011 and must be received by November 15, 2011.

An employment offer is contingent on university funding.

UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.

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[Part-time] Part-Time Instructor - Game Design - Brown College at Brown College

2011-09-22 19:03:15

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
URL: http://www.browncollege.edu/

Description:

Provide fully prepared current instruction that meets desired learning outcomes, academic advising and career related counseling to students; actively engage in retention activities; identify and assist at-risk students, and provide support for program and institutional initiatives.

•Teach courses per the college’s approved, standard course syllabus as assigned by the responsible Department Chair or Director of Education up to the maximum number of contact hours allowed by current accreditation
•Prepare all materials for instructional use and present subject matter using appropriate and effective teaching techniques
•Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements
•Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and student records, and submit them according to published guidelines
•Establish assessment procedures and define student outcomes with approved criteria to measure individual student progress
•Maintain and publish regular office hours per college policy
•Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and academic progress
•Assist students with registration and academic advice
•Work with the DOE and department chairs to resolve student issues and concerns
•Adhere to and publicly support Academy policies and procedures, included but not limited to the faculty handbook, and catalog
•Participate in all Academic Faculty meetings, in-service workshops, college-wide meetings, events, and campus committees as identified
Required Skills
•Minimum of four years relevant design industry experience
•Prefer two years of post-secondary teaching experience
Required Experience
•Demonstrated competency in the application of design theory through print or electronic portfolio
•A Masters Degree in design, or fine art with emphasis in graphic design, is required.
•“C-Sharp” or other related programming language
•HLSL graphics programming language
•Strong knowledge of “Unity” game engine

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