Assistant Professor

Description:

The College of Arts & Humanities:

The Mission of the College of Arts & Humanities is to provide for all university students robust, cross-disciplinary curricula that cultivate intellectual, moral, and aesthetic virtues within a Christian community.

Narrative Arts at HCU

The Department of Narrative Arts, part of the School of Fine Arts at HCU, offers undergraduate degrees in Cinematic Arts, Animation, Video Game Design, Graphic Design, and Creative Writing, as well as two MFA writing programs including Screenwriting and Fiction. The dynamic programs are unified by a strong focus on storytelling and emphasize a hands-on, conservatory-like pedagogy.

Position Summary:

Houston Christian University (HCU) invites applications for Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Game Design. Candidates who have expertise and experience in video game design, graphic design, and UI/UX are specifically being sought.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in appropriate field(s) within the Department of Narrative Arts’ Digital Media programs.
• Oversee design, development, and delivery of new courses within candidate’s area(s) of expertise.
• Participate in scholarly and creative activities related to field(s) of instruction.
• Perform service activities consistent with HCU’s teaching mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a terminal degree in a relevant design field or substantial professional experience. Candidate should be able to teach courses in video game development and/or digital design. Additional experience in programming, animation, or UI/UX is highly preferred. Experience with emerging technologies, virtual/augmented reality, and cinematic virtual production workflows is desired.