Hi all, It was great to see folks in Montreal and I hope everyone has had or is having safe travels home. We are hiring an Assistant Professor of Games and Interactive Media. See solicitation below: The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for an assistant professor for research and teaching in Games and Interactive Media. This is a nine-month, tenure-earning position that includes teaching, research, and service-based duties. The anticipated start date is August 2019. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of games and interactive media in appropriate areas of scholarship, and working at the intersection of theory and practice. Appropriate specializations may include areas such as game development, web design, social media, mobile and responsive design, virtual/augmented/mixed reality, and other research areas related to the intersection of interactive technology, art, and the humanities. Faculty teaching responsibilities will support the Digital Media B.A. (with specializations in Web and Social Platforms and Game Design) and the Digital Media M.A. The Nicholson School of Communication and Media ( https://communication.ucf.edu/) encourages multidisciplinary collaborations. Faculty members are expected to actively pursue and obtain external funding and to develop projects that achieve peer reviewed recognition for innovation and excellence. This position is among those that will be based at UCF Downtown, when the campus opens in fall 2019. Located in downtown Orlando, the new campus will be home to 7,700 UCF and Valencia College students to study degree programs that align with emerging industries, within walking distance of jobs and internships. The candidates selected for these positions will have the opportunity to take part in shaping an innovative 21st-century learning environment. For more information, visit www.ucf.edu/downtown. Position Minimum Qualifications By the time of appointment, applicants must hold a terminal degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution. Candidates must demonstrate an agenda of research or creative work in a relevant area. Candidates must possess teaching experience or demonstrated evidence of teaching-related activities, such as workshops, training, or scholarship of teaching and learning. Preferences Preference for candidates who are either 1) proficient in modern scripting languages for development on one or more platforms, such as web, mobile, or games, or 2) have experience and skills related to aesthetic design for interaction. The ideal candidates will show evidence of being a theorist and practitioner, with a demonstrated sustainable research agenda related to digital media. Preference will be given to candidates who have a record of obtaining research funding. Special Conditions Equal Employment Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. Additional Application Materials Required The university requires that all applicants apply online at https://www.jobswithucf.com. In addition to the online application, applicants must also submit the following: (1) a letter of application indicating qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the contact information for three professional references; 4) and a link to a portfolio or related work. NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date. Review of applications will begin once the position is closed. Candidates will not be considered until all of the above materials are received. Candidates are responsible for ensuring all materials have been uploaded correctly. Please direct any questions related to the position to Joe Muley, at jmuley@ucf.edu. Job Close Date 11/08/2018 Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF’s 13 colleges offer 210 graduate and undergraduate degrees to a culturally diverse student body of more than 63,000 from all 50 states and 148 countries. Through innovative education and research, we're creating a lasting impact on the Central Florida community and the world beyond. That’s why U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2016 guide recognizes UCF as one of the nation’s "Most Innovative" universities, and Kiplinger’s and The Princeton Review consistently rank UCF as one of the country’s best values for a college education. Best, Mel Stanfill, PhD Assistant Professor Texts & Technology / Games and Interactive Media University of Central Florida http://www.melstanfill.com