The CSE department is now extending the IxD division faculty with an associate professor or senior lecturer. We are seeking an individual with a strong research and teaching record within the area of gameplay design and game programming. Experience in computational media, procedural-content generation, and game related AI techniques are viewed positively.
Major responsibilities
The position includes the responsibility to be a teacher or co-teacher in some of the following courses: Introduction to Game Research, Gameplay Design, Technology-Driven Gameplay Design, and Game Engine Architecture. Most of these are held during the autumn term. Responsibilities include supervising students at bachelor and master levels, grading assignments and exams, running exercises and lecturing. The work will be done in collaboration with an experienced teacher from the Interaction Design division and includes some preparation time before the semester begins.
The successful applicant is expected to fulfill the following activities regarding education and research:
- Teach and participate in development of game-related courses at bachelor and master level
- Conduct research, as a member of a research team or as the leader of a research team
- Actively participate in internal development work at the division and department levels
- Participate in international research networks, e.g. programme and review committees
- Actively seek external research funding
- Participation in exchange of knowledge and communication with the external parties
Position summary
Full-time permanent employment.
Qualifications
A PhD degree in a field relevant to the courses that define the position is required. Having a well-established international track record of publishing research in relevant fields is meritorious.