ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF INTERACTION DESIGN AND GAME STUDIES,

DEPARTMENT OF ART AND DESIGN,

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

INTRODUCTION/POSITION:

The Department of Art and Design in the College of Arts and Sciences seeks an Assistant Professor to teach in the expanding fields of interaction and game design. The full-time member of the Art and Design faculty will join a vibrant community of artists and designers who provide dynamic learning experiences for a diverse and inclusive community of students. This position is a continuing track faculty position, with benefits.  Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A terminal degree (MFA, PhD) in a related field or equivalent professional experience, in addition to a record of successful teaching at the college/university level, with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

We seek an innovative educator with expertise in the creation of virtual/ interactive environments and objects, and a deep understanding of how games, as a form of interaction design, function as cultural and educational tools. In this position, the faculty member will serve as a pedagogical link between the Department of Art and Design and the Game Studies and eSports program, focusing on teaching game-based creative practices that explore storytelling, immersion, and innovation. Candidates with demonstrated proficiency in 3D modeling/animation, augmented reality, and user interface software, and those who can explore the potential of emerging technologies, are encouraged to apply.

CONTINUING TRACK (CT): The continuing track is UD’s full-time, continuing faculty line, similar to the tenure track. CT faculty enjoy contracts that increase in length over time and, like tenure-track faculty, receive full and generous benefits, including family-friendly benefits, as part of their compensation package. CT faculty with terminal degrees hold professorial rank and have a path to promotion up to full professor; CT faculty without terminal degrees are at the instructor rank and have a parallel path to promotion. All CT faculty earn sabbaticals, have opportunities to pursue research, participate in shared governance, and hold academic leadership positions. For more information see: “Why Do You Want to be a CT Faculty at UD?”

THE DEPARTMENT OF ART AND DESIGN: The Department of Art and Design, in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware, believes that art and design are fundamental to understand, express, and activate the human experience. As an integral part of a distinguished research and teaching university, we cultivate an inclusive atmosphere of diversity, discovery, experimentation, and social engagement. We believe that the practice of art and design is an expansive process that requires creativity and critical thinking.​ Our learner-centered approach aims to educate socially and culturally engaged artists and designers who comprehend and challenge definitions and assumptions through a wide spectrum of creative practices. Our graduates enter the world as problem-solving, creative thinkers who impact culture. Our graduates activate the future. ​

THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES: The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware (https://www.cas.udel.edu/) offers exceptional educational experiences, including integrated instruction, research, and public engagement. With 24 academic departments and more than 25 centers, programs and institutes, the College serves close to 7,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students with CAS majors, but also every single University student through foundational course work. The College’s 600 faculty members emphasize the enduring value of an arts and science education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching facilities. Faculty and staff encourage, and support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local, national, and global audiences through research and creative activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $38 million and growing, the College currently houses several large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and NSF.

THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE: The University of Delaware is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its employees and in supporting its academic mission.  We are committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

TO APPLY: For best consideration, apply by December 20, 2024; position is open until filled. Please upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a link to creative work related to this position, and contact information for three references. For additional information, contact Lance Winn (winn@udel.edu) search committee chair. The Department of Art and Design celebrates and supports excellence in all people and strives to build the most inclusive and diverse community possible. We actively encourage women, people with disabilities, and members of marginalized groups to apply.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.