UOIT is a young, vibrant university in the Greater Toronto Area in
Canada and currently seeking to grow the game development faculty with an excellent new member.
See the posting below or at this URL: http://goo.gl/28CQs
Faculty of Business and Information Technology – Game Development and
Entrepreneurship Professor – UOIT11-136
Competition Number: UOIT 11-136
Faculty or Department: Business and Information Technology
Position
tenured-track) – Game Development and Entrepreneurship
Appointment Type: Continuing
Posting
Closing
UOIT is a young, vibrant university with globally trained faculty and
a growing reputation as a leading-edge learning environment whilst
delivering innovative, internationally recognized research. UOIT has a
21st-century vision of teaching and learning excellence. Our
educational philosophy is to challenge, encourage innovation, and
connect our faculty, students and the community, while respecting the
best practice traditions of Canada’s established universities.
The Faculty of Business & Information Technology invites applications
for a tenure-track or tenured position in Game Development and
Entrepreneurship effective July 1, 2012. Applicants should posses a
PhD in a Computer Science/Engineering or relevant field, a strong
academic background, a record of excellence in research and strong
knowledge in some or all of the following areas with an emphasis on
game development: computer graphics, artificial intelligence,
human-computer interaction, sound/audio, game design,
modeling/animation, multi-player online environments, and serious
games would be an asset. In addition, relevant gaming-related
industrial experience, university level teaching experience, and
experience in serious games are also an asset. Appointment is expected
at the Assistant level, however applicants for a more senior
appointment will be considered. This position is subject to budgetary
approval.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct active and
innovative research programs and to teach at the undergraduate and
postgraduate level. UOIT provides a technology-enhanced learning
environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, UOIT
seeks faculty who strive to explore and develop new pedagogies.
Integration in the curriculum of the relevant technology and software
for the discipline is required.
The Faculty offers honour undergraduate degrees in Commerce (with
major/minor in accounting, finance, human resource management and
marketing) and Information Technology (with specializations in game
development and entrepreneurship, networking and IT security). We
offer the MBA, and the Master of IT Security (MITS) degree, and a
unique combination of the MBA/MITS. MSc and PhD programs in Computer
Science are offered jointly by the Faculties of Business and IT,
Engineering and Science. Information about the Faculty of Business and
IT can be found at: http://www.businessandit.uoit.ca/
Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2012 or until a
suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic
format, a covering letter; a curriculum vitae including a list of
publications; a statement of teaching interests; an outline of present
and future research agendas; and 3 letters of recommendation.
Applications for the rank of full professor require 4 letters of
recommendation. All application materials and letters of
recommendation must be submitted to careers@uoit.ca with competition
number UOIT 11-136 and the applicant’s name in the subject line.
UOIT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from
qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities,
Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.