Adjunct Associate Professor of Game Design (Online)
| Institution: | University of Advancing Technology |
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| Location: | Online/Remote |
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| Posted: | 02/25/2011 |
| Application Due: | 03/27/2011 |
| Type: | Part-Time/Adjunct |
The University of Advancing Technology (UAT) offers degree programs steeped in technology, innovation and progressive learning on an all year round fast-track enrollment. UAT degrees can be obtained as either a traditional, resident student at our campus in Tempe, Arizona or as an online student from all across the United States and the world.
UAT Online provides students and faculty all over the world with a unique, relevant, and enjoyable academic experience by placing them at the center of their discipline's best thinkers and most cutting-edge topics. Currently we are recruiting for an Adjunct Associate Professor of Game Design.
The Game Design program focuses on the design principles, skills and techniques required to create the systems, design documents and prototypes for complete game projects. Courses will emphasize design skills such as strong initial concepts, game documentation, game balance and play-testing, interactive storytelling and interface design.
The Game Design program will also develop a critical approach to the study of gameplay, interaction and design. In a team-based environment, design students will work with artists and programmers to create completed projects. Game Design students will also be exposed to all the tools of the trade, as well as programming and art skill sets. This well-rounded approach provides students with a deep understanding of all aspects in the game creation process.
Skills/ Requirements
* Graduate degree in a game design-related field or a graduate degree with at least 18 credits in a game design-related field
* Passionate about teaching game design to college technology students
* Experience in thesis review as well as research methods
* Web & tech savvy to navigate and instruct in the online classroom
****This is not a research position. Non-Arizona residents are also welcome to apply for this online teaching position.
UAT Online provides students and faculty all over the world with a unique, relevant, and enjoyable academic experience by placing them at the center of their discipline's best thinkers and most cutting-edge topics. Currently we are recruiting for an Adjunct Associate Professor of Game Design.
The Game Design program focuses on the design principles, skills and techniques required to create the systems, design documents and prototypes for complete game projects. Courses will emphasize design skills such as strong initial concepts, game documentation, game balance and play-testing, interactive storytelling and interface design.
The Game Design program will also develop a critical approach to the study of gameplay, interaction and design. In a team-based environment, design students will work with artists and programmers to create completed projects. Game Design students will also be exposed to all the tools of the trade, as well as programming and art skill sets. This well-rounded approach provides students with a deep understanding of all aspects in the game creation process.
Skills/ Requirements
* Graduate degree in a game design-related field or a graduate degree with at least 18 credits in a game design-related field
* Passionate about teaching game design to college technology students
* Experience in thesis review as well as research methods
* Web & tech savvy to navigate and instruct in the online classroom
****This is not a research position. Non-Arizona residents are also welcome to apply for this online teaching position.
Application Information
| Postal Address: | Mike Erwin UAT Online University of Advancing Technology 2625 W Baseline Road Tempe, AZ 85283 |
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| Email Address: | merwin@uat.edu |
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