Rochester Institute of Technology’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) invites applications and nominations for a lecturer position in the School of Interactive Games and Media (IGM). The school has three degree programs, a B.Sc. in Game Design and Development, an M.Sc. in Game Design and Development and a B.Sc. in New Media Interactive Development. The School is internationally recognized as a leader in its degree areas. The Princeton Review has ranked our programs in Game Design and Development in the top 10 nationally in their respective categories.

More after the jump

Continue reading →

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University prides itself on its record of innovative development and understanding of technology to better the condition of individuals and society. We seek more than one new faculty member who will continue and broaden this tradition, through a program of cutting-edge research into the theory, substance, methods, and/or applications of HCI. Applicants are welcome from the diverse backgrounds that will further our goal. What is required is a strong record of research and teaching and the desire to work with our eminent faculty toward the HCII’s goals. We expect to hire at the assistant professor level but will consider more senior candidates as well. 

In addition to the positions described above, we are also searching for a faculty member to hold a dual appointment between the HCII and Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center. The ETC (http://www.etc.cmu.edu/ founded by Randy Pausch and Don Marinelli in 1998 as a joint program between the College of Fine Arts and the School of Computer Science) is focused on interactive entertainment across a variety of fields with the goal of designing experiences that educate, engage and inspire. Together, we seek a faculty member with a strong record of research, development and teaching in transformational games for social and educational impact. The successful candidate for this faculty position will hold a joint appointment at the HCII and the ETC. 

More after the jump

Continue reading →

The Department of the Arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in virtual environments, 3D animation, and new media art. We seek an artist whose work demonstrates creative and critical engagement with new forms of digital and virtual art in one or more of the following areas: experimental digital games and artgames; software art, interactive and computational media; interactive installation and physical computing; immersive environments, virtual and augmented reality; internet art; sound design & music for virtual environments, and 3D modeling and animation.

More after the jump

Continue reading →

Faculty Position in Programming in Games and Film – Entertainment Technology Center, Carnegie Mellon University

The Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at Carnegie Mellon University invites programming professionals to apply for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the ETC. While preferred, an advanced degree is not required for candidates with extensive professional experience in programming in both games and film, with an emphasis on current software development practices.

Details after the jump

Continue reading →

Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty, Open Rank and Tenure, Simulation and Digital Entertainment
Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences

Vacancy Number 2013-011

Position Type: Faculty position with benefits package
Opens: 10/24/12 Closes: Open Until Filled

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications

Open Until Filled. Apply by December 15, 2012 for best consideration.

The Division of Science, Information Arts and Technologies at the University of Baltimore invites applications for a full-time, tenured/tenure-track faculty position (open rank and tenure) or senior level professor of practice position in game design to begin in August 2013. For consideration, applicants must have a doctorate in a technical field or an MFA. Also necessary are a strong commitment to teaching and a demonstrated ability to teach a range of courses on game and simulation-related technologies, including 3D animation, at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

More info after the jump

Continue reading →