Assistant Professor - Game Programming (Tenure Track)

Category:Full-time Faculty

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Department:School of Agriculture, Business, & Technology

Locations:Morrisville, NY

Posted:Mar 29, 2024

Closes:Open Until Filled

Type:Full-time

Position ID:174204

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About SUNY Morrisville:

SUNY Morrisville, a college that leverages the expansive resources of the State University of New York, is a model of innovative applied education. Located in the center of New York State, the college offers students hands-on, experiential learning in modern classrooms and specialized facilities, many of which are rare or one-of-a-kind in higher education. Morrisville's 3,000 students - who come from diverse backgrounds across the state and around the world - choose from more than 80 associate and bachelor degree programs that embrace agriculture, technology, business, social sciences, including Psychology, Criminal Justice, and the liberal arts. An internship program that prepares students for success in the 21st-century workplace ranks among the top ten in the nation. At Morrisville, motivated students work alongside talented faculty members - many with field experience - to imagine, build, and test practical, sustainable solutions to some of the fundamental questions confronting a shrinking world with diminishing resources.

The Morrisville campus is 30 miles southeast of Syracuse and 30 miles southwest of Utica; it is a half-hour drive from the New York State Thruway with easy access to Albany (two hours), Rochester (two hours), Buffalo (three hours) and New York City (four hours).

The Norwich Campus of SUNY Morrisville has been serving the Norwich community and the surrounding areas for more than 46 years, offering students associate degree options such as Criminal Justice, Computer Information Technology, and Nursing. The campus is also used by businesses, not-for-profits and community partners for training, events and videoconferencing.

The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), administered by SUNY Morrisville, provides the urban community of Syracuse with innovative academic programs leading to higher education as well as vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency.

Recognizing the importance of diversity in assuring the success of students and graduates in an increasingly global environment, SUNY Morrisville is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring and employment.

Job Description:

Campus Title:Assistant Professor, Game Programming

Budget Title:Assistant Professor

Unit: UUP-08; view our state benefitshere (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf) !

Department:Computer & Information Technology Department/Computing, Design and Engineering Division

Salary Range:$60,000+, dependent on qualifications.

Duration: Academic Year (this position follows the 10-month academic schedule)

Brief Description of Duties:

SUNY Morrisville's Computer and Information Technology Department seeks qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track position. The position will start in August 2024. This full-time appointment focuses on game programming at the undergraduate level. There will be limited capacity for research, but program expansion and curriculum development are expected from the successful candidate.

Learn more about our Game Programming programhere (https://www.morrisville.edu/program/game-programming-btech) !

The successful candidate will be a collaborative team member of the Computer and Information Technology department, eager to support the development of the next generation of game programming professionals.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Classroom Instruction

The primary responsibility for this position is teaching a full course load of undergraduate courses (15-17 contact hours per semester). This includes courses such as:

• Game programming

• Game design and development

• 3D modeling

• Game engine development

• VR/AR game development

Most courses have a structure with 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours each week to support the applied education method that SUNY Morrisville is renowned for.

Curriculum & Campus Development

• Faculty members have an expectation of service to the campus community through committees, program review and assessment, and activities such as student club advising.

Student Mentorship

• Provide guidance and support to students throughout their educational journey, including recruiting students to join our program, academic advising & retention, career counseling, supervision of student interns, and advising student clubs.

• Foster a student-centered approach that emphasizes individual growth and prepares students for success after graduation.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Game Design/Development, or closely related area;ORa Master's Degree with relevant experience.

• Practical experience in game programming/game development/game design/simulations

• Programming experience for games/simulations with languages such as C# or C++

• Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal

• Evidence of and/or potential for successful, high-quality teaching.

Additional Information:

SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA

In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web sitehttps://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email atinfo@goer.ny.gov

Application Instructions:

Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.

Application Procedure:Application materials are required to be submitted on-line athttp://www.morrisville.edu/careers

Application Instructions, please provide:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• A list of three professional references with contact information (name, job title, email, phone)

• A copy of your Transcript

• Personal Statement that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and your commitment, dedicated advocacy for and/or experience working with diverse cultures and identities, including approaches to creating an inclusive classroom environment.