ASST. PROFESSOR - GAME DEVELOPMENT/IMMERSIVE MEDIA

$70,000 - $75,000/Yr

Creative Heads - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Assistant Professor position in Game Development and Immersive Media at Emerson College is a full-time, tenure-track role aimed at fostering innovative education and practice in the field. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, curriculum development, and mentorship while contributing to a diverse academic community. The role emphasizes the importance of storytelling and user experience in game development and immersive media, with a focus on VR/XR projects.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in game development and emerging media within the Visual and Media Arts department.
• Strengthening, revising, and augmenting the VMA curriculum based on research in VR/XR, game design, and interactive media.
• Providing academic advising and student mentorship.
• Serving on department and college committees.

Requirements

• College-level teaching experience or comparable professional teaching experience.
• A record of innovative creative and/or professional work.
• A master's level degree in art/media, or a terminal degree in a field related to game/immersive media development, or significant professional experience comparable to a terminal degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with UI/UX design.
• Knowledge of storytelling techniques in immersive media.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• Competitive salary range of $70,000 to $75,000.