Assistant Professor – Game Design

Position Title:
Assistant Professor – Game Design

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

College of Design at Iowa State University is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our faculty as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Game Design, to contribute to the development of a cross-college, cross-department Game Design undergraduate degree program. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the newly implemented game design program while contributing to the growth and success of our institution.

The successful candidate will develop and teach a variety of courses in game design, development, theory, and related subjects at the undergraduate level, ensuring alignment with industry standards and emerging trends. We encourage applicants with scholarly activities related to (but are not limited to) character design and animation for game engines. The successful candidate will work with other diverse cross-disciplinary faculty including faculty from departments of Art and Visual Culture, Graphic Design, Community and Regional Planning, History, Religious Studies, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, and Music.

The exciting new game design program is the outcome of a partnership between the College of Design and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The program plans to offer a Bachelor of Science in Game Design that integrates three focus areas of:

1. Art and Interactive Media Design

2. Game Computing

3. Game Worlds, Narrative Design, and Society.

The program will emphasize team-based learning across many disciplines and close collaboration with industry partners.

The credentials of the selected candidate will be considered to determine the proper home department for faculty rank status in one of the following academic departments in the College of Design:

• Architecture

• Art and Visual Culture (AVC)

• Community and Regional Planning (CRP)

• Graphic Design

• Industrial Design

ISU is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A terminal degree (MFA, PhD or equivalent) in game design, interactive media, digital arts, graphic design, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of game design principles across different fields.

• Knowledge of emerging technologies and platforms in game design, including virtual reality, mobile gaming, etc.

• Evidence or promise of a strong publication record

• Expertise developing 2D/3D assets, including 2D/3D characters, for game engines

• Experience publishing digital and/or analog games

• Professional experience in the game industry or teaching experience in game design

Preliminary Program Information:

 https://iowastatedaily.com/283566/news/exploring-game-design-major/

Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by March 31st, 2024 . All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R14088 .

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

1) Cover Letter

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) Research statement (max. 2 pages)

4) Portfolio showing professional and/or student work, if available

5) Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information

For questions or additional information regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Life insurance and long-term disability;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:
February 21, 2024

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:
R14088