Open Rank Faculty Position in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The program in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for an Open Rank faculty position. The selected candidate will have a tenure or tenure track appointment in one of the five (5) departments within the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS): Arts, Cognitive Science, Communication and Media, Economics, or Science and Technology Studies.

Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences is a top-ranked, interdisciplinary program that combines theory with practice and technical rigor with creative exploration in order to educate the next generation of game designers. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has been named a Digital Gaming Hub by the State of New York to increase the economic impact of games by fostering innovation and creating collaborative activities that spur the growth of new games or companies.

Qualifications:

• terminal degree (PhD, MFA or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Games or a related field such as Digital Media, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Human-Computer Interaction
• ability to demonstrate, through accomplishments, promise of distinction in scholarship and education
• a successful record of collegiate teaching and a proven track record of both leading and participating in collaborative interdisciplinary research are preferred
• a passion for the future of games
• publication or exhibition record in human-computer interaction, experimental games, artificial intelligence, behavioral science, games for learning, health, and social impact, or a related area of game design and research is ideal
• an entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in game creation is desirable.

Responsibilities Include:

• teaching courses in game design, game development, or game programming, with the possibility of developing and teaching new courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise
• developing and maintaining a national or international reputation of excellence in their discipline
• serving their department, the Institute, and profession

To Apply: submit the following online:

1. letter of interest
2. curriculum vitae
3. research statement
4. teaching statement
5. online portfolio URL (optional)
6. three letters of reference

Full position posting and application details

Applications received by March 15, 2017 will be ensured a full review. Position open until filled.

The appointment has an anticipated start date of August 2017.

Contact: Kim Osburn osburk@rpi.edu with questions

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender and ethnic perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.