The program in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for an Open Rank faculty position. The selected candidate will have a tenure or tenure track appointment in one of the five (5) departments within the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS): Arts, Cognitive Science, Communication and Media, Economics, or Science and Technology Studies.

Qualifications:

• hold a terminal degree (PhD, MFA or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Games or a related field such as Digital Media, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Human-Computer Interaction
• ability to demonstrate, through accomplishments, promise of distinction in scholarship and education
• have a successful record of collegiate teaching and a proven track record of both leading and participating in collaborative interdisciplinary research
• passion for the future of games and a publication or exhibition record in human-computer interaction, experimental games, artificial intelligence, behavioral science, games for learning, health, and social impact, or a related area of game design and research
• entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in game creation is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• teaching courses in game design, game development, or game programming, with the possibility of developing and teaching new courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise
• developing and maintaining a national or international reputation of excellence in their discipline
• serving thee department, the Institute, and profession.

To Apply: submit the following with an online application