Game Design Teaching Track Faculty

We are seeking an individual who holds a B.S. or B.A. and has proven industry experience of five or more years with game design and development. An advanced degree is not required for candidates with extensive professional experience in game design, but having such a degree is a plus. Our students desire to understand how real-world professional design & development occurs.  Ideal candidates will be able to show evidence of practices which promote and support diverse perspectives and underrepresented and underserved voices in the field.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; and

• In-depth understanding of industry and/or independent professional game design and development

• A high level of expertise developing experiences from playable prototype to polished completion

Additional professional skills are welcome, such as (but not limited to):

• Design work in mobile, tabletop, theme-park, escape room, AAA, etc.

• Experience with both small and large teams

• Programming experience

• Music/Sound design experience

Application documents must be in PDF format and include: 

• Resume/Portfolio that highlights professional game design and development work in the listed areas of interest; 

• Teaching, creative interest, and diversity statements; and

• The names and email addresses of three or more individuals who can be asked to provide letters of reference. The Search Committee will not directly request letters until the final round of the process.

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