INSTRUCTIONAL POSITION IN GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT: One position, as either tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor or academic staff Lecturer, depending upon qualifications and duties.

A. TENURE-TRACK FACULTY
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach an average of 12 credit hours of course work each semester in lower and upper level courses in game design and development as well as computer science. Contribute to a rigorous learning environment with willingness to use traditional, alternative and digital delivery methods including participation in a laptop-based teaching and learning environment. Participate in the Game Design Program’s collaborative teaching mission. Involvement in curriculum development, research and scholarly activity, undergraduate advisement, and service to the university are expected along with other duties as assigned by the department chair.
QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in computer science or a game design and development related field by August 2013. The ideal candidate will have experience with game engine (physics and/or 3D graphics) programming, game AI programming, game play programming and/or video game industry experience. Evidence of teaching potential with a strong interest in undergraduate teaching must be demonstrated.
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B. ACADEMIC STAFF
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach an average of 15 credit hours of course work each semester in lower and upper level courses in game design and development as well as computer science along with other duties as assigned by the department chair. Contribute to a rigorous learning environment with willingness to use traditional, alternative and digital delivery methods including participation in a laptop-based teaching and learning environment. Participate in the Game Design Program’s collaborative teaching mission.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in computer science or a game design and development related field by August 2013. The ideal candidate will have experience with game engine (physics and/or 3D graphics) programming, game AI programming, game play programming and/or video game industry experience. Evidence of teaching potential with a strong interest in undergraduate teaching must be demonstrated.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.
- Benefit Details: http://www.wisconsin.edu/hr/benefits/uben.pdf
- Total Compensation Estimator: http://www.wisconsin.edu/hr/benefits/compest/

SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS: Screening of applications will begin 11/12/2012 however, screening may continue until the position is filled.

TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&JobOpeningId=1242&PostingSeq=1. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please note: Once you have submitted your application and attached materials you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Please be sure you have included the following documents:
1. Cover letter specifically addressing your qualifications and indicating the type of appointment (A. or B. or both) for which you wish to be considered
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable initially)
4. Statement of teaching philosophy
5. Statement of research interests (for faculty appointment only)
6. Names and contact information for three (3) current references
7. Three letters of recommendation *
*Letters of recommendation that are not submitted with the application may be emailed to GDDSearch@uwstout.edu.

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