Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty Openings
Games and Simulation Arts and Science (GSAS)
The
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks to hire
three faculty for its Games and Simulation Arts and Science (GSAS) degree program.
About the Program:The GSAS degree program at Rensselaer was formally announced as a B.S. degree with enrollment that began in Fall 2007. It is among a handful of such programs in the country. The Program is designed:
- To educate students for early career positions, and
- To provide them with the technical, communication, and leadership skills needed to help shape an industry emerging out of the "games" phenomenon.
About the positions: Rank for these tenured and tenure-track positions is open. As such, the job title will be Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending upon qualifications and experiences of the selected candidates.
Duties include teaching in the area of GSAS; relevant research or other visible work; and service to the department, Institute and profession. Whereas primary teaching responsibilities are with the GSAS program, the department affiliation may include Art, Cognitive Science, Communications, Economics, Science & Technology Studies, or Computer Science. However, as game design, development, and research can provide junctures and cooperation between the arts and cultural studies, social sciences, computer sciences, engineering, and information technology, we are seeking faculty with broad visions who may not fit into the traditional departmental structure.
Qualifications: An appropriate terminal degree (MS, MFA, or PhD or foreign equivalent), professional activity and visibility in the game industry and/or history of academic research and teaching in areas related to Games and Simulations broadly defined. Degree must be conferred by the start of the appointment. Related disciplines could be Fine Arts, Cognitive Science, Communications, Economics, Science and Technology Studies, or Computer Science.
Rank: Open with the expectation that one of the three will be Associate or Full and that the other two will be junior positions.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Starting date: As soon as Spring 2010 as late as Fall 2010.
To apply: send a resume, a cover letter describing your professional interests and qualifications, portfolio or selected research publications (as appropriate), and three to five letters of recommendation to the address below. Work samples may be in the form of DVDs, CDs, websites, books, articles, or other appropriate media (for return please include a SASE). Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Named one of the
"New Ivies", Rensselaer is an emerging elite university with nationally recognized graduate and undergraduate academic programs.
For the eighth year in a row, Rensselaer has been counted among the top 50 universities in the nation, according to U. S. News & World Report. With approximately 5000 undergraduate and 2500 graduate students from across the country and around the globe, Rensselaer is located in Troy, NY, the heart of the "Tech Valley" region of the Hudson River Valley with New York City, Boston, and Montreal only a few hours away. The region hosts diverse communities and is known for its quality of life. Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful in the Adirondack and Berkshire Mountains that are only an hour or so away. The area boasts affordable Victorian architecture and is a cultural center for the arts.
Review of applications has begun and will continue until suitable candidates are found.
