Tenured/Tenure-Track: Open Rank in Game Design and Development College of Performance, Visualization, & Fine Arts (Department) Location College Station, TX Open Date 11/18/2024 Position ID 152980 Description The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) at Texas A&M University invites applications for one (1) Full-time position Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Tenured Associate Professor (tenure review upon hire), or Tenured Professor (tenure review upon hire) depending on qualifications with a 9-month academic appointment beginning Fall 2025. The College and the Technical Arts and Interactive Media Section seek an individual who demonstrates expertise in game design, game development and technical art. Candidates with experience in the following are especially encouraged to apply: + Research in innovative creative tools and techniques + Emergent technology in game art and production + Narrative implementation in the game development pipeline Candidates should be able to teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate/graduate degree programs in the Visualization Program. Candidates are expected to develop and maintain competitive research activities, teach undergraduate/ graduate courses in the Visualization program, mentor graduate students, develop and implement curriculum pertaining to the PVFA College programs, particularly in the area of Game Design and Development, and contribute to academic service. Candidates will be expected to gain visibility through peer-reviewed academic research publications, juried creative works, or both. Priority will also be given to faculty members who demonstrate the ability to pursue external funding to support their work. The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts is a College within the Texas A&M University System and has a diverse and dynamic mission with nearly 100 faculty and more than 30 staff members and a projected exponential growth in the next 5 years. The College was formed from three departments/programs spread across the university: the Department of Visualization, the Department of Performance Studies, and the Dance Science Program. The mission of PVFA places a heavy emphasis on faculty and student collaboration and interdisciplinary work in both scholarly and creative research. Texas A&M University leadership has charged the College with developing innovative research and creative works, public performances, and degree offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that build upon our strength in merging art and science, as well as the traditional fields of music, dance, art, and theater. Applicants should consult the College’s website to review our academic and research programs (https://pvfa.tamu.edu/). Qualifications Candidates must have a terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in a related field as described above by appointment start date. Candidates are expected to be credentialed to teach at the graduate / undergraduate levels and must have a well-developed research agenda that will inform and advance current trends in the field. Candidates seeking the rank of Associate or Full Professor must also: + Have demonstrated an ability for scholarly research as seen by a strong scholarly dissemination record relevant to the applicant's area of expertise in the aforementioned areas of interest to the College of PVFA; + Have developed proposals for external funding, experience managing funded research projects in an academic setting, or experience managing teams and projects in an industry setting; and + Have active and significant engagement in the profession through editorial boards of journals, conference organizing committees or program committees, or professional organizations. Application Instructions Interested individuals should apply through Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/159114 and submit the following materials: + Cover letter (embed links to your work/student work you mentor) + Curriculum vitae (embed links to your work, student work, etc.) + Portfolio of creative work + Personal Statement: Your statement should include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable. + Names and contact information of five (5) professional references Review of applications will begin 30 days after posting and will continue until the position is filled. Please check the Interfolio application link above for the current status of the posting. Questions should be directed to Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo, Faculty Search Chair of this position (email: hwaryoung@tamu.edu).