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Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: N/A - I/R Faculty
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:

Offer undergraduate game design courses leading to a BFA in Computer Game Design

Provide mentorship and guidance in game production to students pursuing majors and minors in Computer Game Design

Support a cohesive faculty and staff to carry out objectives 1 and 2

About the Position:
The role of the Assistant Professor of Game Design is to teach the undergraduate game design and production courses, and help develop this future track in the Computer Game Design Program. The Assistant Professor is expected to pursue research (traditional or applied) and/or creative endeavors to make a significant contribution to the field.

Responsibilities:

Teaches a 4-4 load each academic year from an approved curriculum and develops future courses in game design/production

Participates in school recruitment and retention initiatives, and activities determined by the Program Director

Motivates students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process

Completes professional development and in-service activities in accordance with university standards

Maintains expertise in subject area and recommends improvements in curriculum design

When possible, participates in core course academic support programs, student mentoring and student professional associations

Serves on program, college and university committees in consultation with the Program Director

Actively seeks external grants and contracts to support research and creative endeavors

Participates in professional game design and game production-related organizations and conferences

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field

5+ years experience in the Game or related industry, or Master's degree in related field

Experienced in all facets of Production for game design and development, including technical, managerial and artistic advances; current research (traditional and applied); and industry developments

Extensive experience working with all primary game design, production, and management software applications, engines, and tools, as well as related hardware

Applicable experience (minimum of five years is desired) in the industry; and expertise using current professional game engines, editors and project management software

Knowledgeable about all facets of the game design and production field, including technical, managerial and artistic advances; current research (traditional and applied); and industry developments

Extensive knowledge working with and teaching all primary game design, production, and management software applications, engines, and tools, as well as related hardware

Knowledge of multi-platform game production and publication

Knowledge of C# and C++

Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Proven critical thinking, problem-solving and judgment skills

Ability to successfully interact with the industry business and governmental communities

Possesses an approach that fosters a respectful, nonthreatening workplace environment

Has a demonstrated commitment and ability to work collaboratively within a complex work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in related field

5+ years experience in the Game Design industry and publication of major entertainment or serious games or Terminal degree in Game related discipline

Two years of higher education teaching in the subject matter area

Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population of artists, students, faculty, staff, and community members

Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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