The School of Arts and Humanities
Distinguished Chair in Arts and Technology: Serious Gaming, Modeling and Simulation (pat111027)
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The School of Arts and Humanities invites scholars and educators of extraordinary achievement and promise to apply for a newly endowed Distinguished Chair in Arts and Technology with a focus on serious gaming, modeling and simulation. We seek an established scholar to help guide the expansion of a highly successful, award-winning program. Appointment begins September 1, 2012.
Requirements include a PhD, MFA or other appropriate terminal degree, extensive university teaching experience and/or industry experience, and a record of exceptional accomplishment. Applicants should have an outstanding record of funded research in the development and/or application of innovative research in digital technology. We especially invite applications from individuals with expertise in the application of learning theory to interactive approaches to education. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. The successful applicant may receive a joint appointment with one of the program's partnering Schools.
A partnership between the School of Arts and Humanities and the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, Arts and Technology (ATEC) exemplifies the commitment of UT Dallas to leadership in innovative, transdisciplinary research and education. ATEC offers a comprehensive academic program that explores and fosters the convergence of digital technology with the humanities and creative arts. The program allows students to design personalized degrees that draw on areas including animation, interactive narrative and games, virtual environments and sound design. ATEC offers a BA, MA, MFA, and PhD. A complementary program in Emerging Media and Communication offers the BA and MA.
Through the Institute for Interactive Arts and Engineering, ATEC sponsors research focusing on the design and development of digital content for applications to industry and education. Faculty members attracted more than $2,000,000 in funded research in 2010-2011.
In 2007 Arts and Technology (ATEC) received the first Innovation in Education Award from the University of Texas System. Responding to the success and extraordinary potential of this innovative program, the University is constructing a 155,000 sq. ft. building, scheduled to open in 2013, dedicated to ATEC.
For detailed information about the position, contact Dr. Dennis M. Kratz, Dean, School of Arts and Humanities (dkratz@utdallas.edu) or Dr. Thomas Linehan, Director, ATEC (thomas.linehan@utdallas.edu). For further information concerning the School of Arts and Humanities and its programs, visit http://www.utdallas.edu/ah.
Selection process begins December 1, 2011, and continues until position is filled. The search committee will not consider incomplete applications. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application.
The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and at least five recent letters of recommendation via the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM available below.
Posted on: Oct 27, 2011
This position is closed and no longer accepting applications. This page is still available for reference.