What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Game Art and Design position at Empire State University?
Location: Various Locations, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Thu Feb 13 2025 Job Description:
Empire State University is currently seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Game Art and Design in our School of Arts and Humanities. Join a vibrant community of scholar-practitioners and artists where innovation in online arts education meets cutting-edge creative practice. The Department of Arts and Media is home to award-winning faculty across creative writing, digital media arts, game art and design, performing arts, visual arts and design, and interdisciplinary arts.
As a pioneer in online education, our department leads the way in reimagining studio practice and creative development in digital learning environments. Our bachelor's degree in game art and design integrates state-of-the-art approaches to online arts education while preparing students for dynamic careers in the gaming industry. We are at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) applications across our curriculum, teaching AI literacy, and empowering students to engage critically, creatively, and ethically with emerging technologies in game art & design.
We seek a dynamic artist-educator who will develop and teach online courses and independent studies in game art and design, serving learners across New York State, nationally, and worldwide. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Game Art and Design will collaborate closely with faculty from the Digital Media Arts program to develop and teach a dynamic curriculum that spans across game art and design, interactive media, and digital media arts. You will guide students through the process of creating advanced game art and design projects while integrating both theory and practice. The role involves developing innovative course content, mentoring students, conducting research, pursuing creative work, and contributing to our department's ongoing excellence in online teaching and learning while demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative community of arts and media faculty shaping the future of arts education. Engagement in an active creative and research agenda and ongoing service to the university are expected. SUNY Empire supports faculty as they pursue scholarly work and professional development activities that enhance their teaching, research, and creative practice.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Rank/Salary: Tenure-track, assistant/associate professor, appointment and salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications.
We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer faculty-development opportunities that encourage pursuit of disciplinary and community-focused research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and leadership development. Faculty-development opportunities include our annual Fall Academic Conference and the annual Institute on Mentoring, Teaching and Learning.
SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2240.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. It can also be viewed online at our Safety and Security website: www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security/.
Other available faculty opportunities are located on our Faculty Vacancy Announcements page.
Empire State University is currently seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Game Art and Design in our School of Arts and Humanities. Join a vibrant community of scholar-practitioners and artists where innovation in online arts education meets cutting-edge creative practice. The Department of Arts and Media is home to award-winning faculty across creative writing, digital media arts, game art and design, performing arts, visual arts and design, and interdisciplinary arts.
As a pioneer in online education, our department leads the way in reimagining studio practice and creative development in digital learning environments. Our bachelor's degree in game art and design integrates state-of-the-art approaches to online arts education while preparing students for dynamic careers in the gaming industry. We are at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) applications across our curriculum, teaching AI literacy, and empowering students to engage critically, creatively, and ethically with emerging technologies in game art & design.
We seek a dynamic artist-educator who will develop and teach online courses and independent studies in game art and design, serving learners across New York State, nationally, and worldwide. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Game Art and Design will collaborate closely with faculty from the Digital Media Arts program to develop and teach a dynamic curriculum that spans across game art and design, interactive media, and digital media arts. You will guide students through the process of creating advanced game art and design projects while integrating both theory and practice. The role involves developing innovative course content, mentoring students, conducting research, pursuing creative work, and contributing to our department's ongoing excellence in online teaching and learning while demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative community of arts and media faculty shaping the future of arts education. Engagement in an active creative and research agenda and ongoing service to the university are expected. SUNY Empire supports faculty as they pursue scholarly work and professional development activities that enhance their teaching, research, and creative practice.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach a range of courses in Game Art and Design, such as Programming for Game Design, Narrative Design for Games, Game Design and Development, Creating Communication & Meaning in Virtual Game Worlds, Character Design & 3D Modeling, Worldbuilding & Sound Design, History of Games: Story, Myth, and Cultural Impact, Game Design Workshop, Game Design Internship, and Capstone in Game Art and Design.
- Collaborate closely with the Digital Media Arts faculty to ensure curriculum cohesion and integration between the Game Art and Design and Digital Media Arts programs.
- Engage in active research and/or creative work relevant to game art and design and related disciplines.
- Mentor and advise students from diverse backgrounds, assisting them in their educational and professional development.
- Contribute to curriculum development and innovation in game art and design education, including AI literacy and AI applications in gaming.
- Collaborate with industry and academic partners to enhance the program's relevance and impact.
- Participate in service to the department, university, and professional communities.
Required Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited U.S. university or comparable non-U.S. university in in Game Art and Design, Digital Media Arts, Game Design, Computer Science, Interactive Media, or related field.
- Candidates with master's degrees in a related area and a doctoral degree in an affiliated but not directly aligned field will be considered.
- College or university level teaching experience.
- Experience with supporting diverse populations.
- Ability to work in a distributed faculty environment.
- Demonstrable college-level teaching experience and a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in game art and design with knowledge of both 2D and 3D game development pipelines.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Unity, Unreal Engine, 3DS Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools used in game art and design.
- Experience with teaching and mentoring in online learning environments.
- Experience with academic program development.
- Relevant industry and/or field experience.
- Understanding of learning assessment and pedagogical approaches in creative fields.
- Fluency with artificial intelligence applications in game design and development.
- Cross-disciplinary expertise in one or more of the following areas: digital media arts, visual art & design, Artificial Intelligence.
- Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English.
- Occasional travel will be required to fulfill university-wide commitments.
- Office hours will vary to accommodate student needs.
- Some evening and/or weekend engagement with students is required.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
- SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.
Rank/Salary: Tenure-track, assistant/associate professor, appointment and salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications.
We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer faculty-development opportunities that encourage pursuit of disciplinary and community-focused research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and leadership development. Faculty-development opportunities include our annual Fall Academic Conference and the annual Institute on Mentoring, Teaching and Learning.
SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2240.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. It can also be viewed online at our Safety and Security website: www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security/.
Other available faculty opportunities are located on our Faculty Vacancy Announcements page.
