Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: N/A - I/R Faculty
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field;
• 5+ years experience in the Game or related industry, or Master’s degree in related field;
• Experienced in all facets of Production for game design and development, including technical, managerial and artistic advances; current research (traditional and applied); and industry developments;
• Extensive experience working with all primary game design, production, and management software applications, engines, and tools, as well as related hardware;
• Applicable experience (minimum of five years is desired) in the industry; and expertise using current professional game engines, editors and project management software;
• Knowledgeable about all facets of the game design and production field, including technical, managerial and artistic advances; current research (traditional and applied); and industry developments;
• Extensive knowledge working with and teaching all primary game design, production, and management software applications, engines, and tools, as well as related hardware;
• Knowledge of multi-platform game production and publication;
• Knowledge of C# and C++;
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven critical thinking, problem-solving and judgment skills;
• Ability to successfully interact with the industry business and governmental communities;
• Possesses an approach that fosters a respectful, nonthreatening workplace environment; and
• Has a demonstrated commitment and ability to work collaboratively within a complex work environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in related field;
• 5+ years experience in the Game Design industry and publication of major entertainment or serious games or Terminal degree in Game related discipline;
• Two years of higher education teaching in the subject matter area; and
• Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population of artists, students, faculty, staff, and community members.

• Teaches a 4-4 load each academic year from an approved curriculum and develops future courses in game design/production;
• Participates in school recruitment and retention initiatives, and activities determined by the Program Director;
• Motivates students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process;
• Completes professional development and in-service activities in accordance with university standards;
• Maintains expertise in subject area and recommends improvements in curriculum design;
• When possible, participates in core course academic support programs, student mentoring and student professional associations;
• Serves on program, college and university committees in consultation with the Program Director;
• Actively seeks external grants and contracts to support research and creative endeavors; and
• Participates in professional game design and game production-related organizations and conferences.