Call for Applications

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Tenure-Track Position
Extended Reality and Embodied Intelligence/Robotics
Northeastern University
Boston, MA (Main Campus) or Oakland, CA
https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Oakland-CA/Assistant–Associate-or-Full-Professor—Extended-Reality-and-Embodied-Intelligence-Robotics_R120586-1

Complete applications received on or before December 1, 2023 will be guaranteed full consideration. Additional applications will be considered until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University invites applications for open-rank tenured or tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor levels in the design of Extended Reality (XR) experiences through Game Science and Design, AI, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and/or Robotics, to be located at the Boston Campus or at Mills College at Northeastern University in Oakland, California. We are particularly interested in candidates qualified for joint appointments with the Khoury College of Computer Sciences.

We are seeking interdisciplinary candidates with international records of excellence in critically-engaged research and/or creative practice that contributes to the rapidly developing field of Extended Reality, and is grounded in disciplines such as artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence, game design, machine learning, robotics, and related fields.… read more. “Job: Tenure-track, open-rank faculty position in XR/Embodied Intelligence/Robotics at Northeastern U.”

Call for Applications

Tenure-Track and Teaching-Track Faculty Positions
Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII)
School of Computer Science (SCS)
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
https://hcii.cmu.edu/job/faculty-positions

Submission deadline: Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and will continue until the position is filled; all candidates are urged to apply before December 13, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) in the School of Computer Science (SCS) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) seeks candidates for one or more tenure-track and teaching-track faculty appointments to begin in Fall 2024.

We enthusiastically encourage applicants across all areas, fields, methodological backgrounds, and disciplines related to human-computer interaction (HCI) to apply. We will consider candidates at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level on either track.

For the tenure-track positions, we welcome applications from candidates with research expertise in any area of HCI and Design.… read more. “Jobs: Faculty positions at Human-Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University”

Call for Applications

Assistant Professor – Game Design/Creative Technologies
The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
https://jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/en-us/job/517634/assistant-professor-game-designcreative-technologies

Initial review of applications begins November 15, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University seeks to hire a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor to join its team of interdisciplinary digital arts faculty beginning August 16, 2024. The successful candidate will teach on-campus courses within the Program in Creative Technologies in the Game Design Sequence.

We seek a collegially minded digital creative emphasizing game design and development along with a strong teaching, research, and creative agenda. An ideal candidate will leverage technical skills within their work to build on our collective knowledge of how we relate to games and how they impact our lived experience, i.e. games for change, activism, art, learning, accessibility, etc.… read more. “Job: Assistant Professor in Game Design/Creative Technologies at Illinois State University”

Call for Applications

The Immersive Experience Network
Educational Resource Project

FREELANCE CONTENT PRODUCER
We’re recruiting for a part time freelance content producer to help us deliver the program, if that’s you – or if you know anyone that might be a good fit – then apply via the following link.

https://mandarin-ellipsoid-lkm7.squarespace.com/content-producer

Salary – £37.50 / Hr
Hours – up to 64 hours / Month
Contract Start Date – 1st December 2023
Contract Finish Date – 31st March 2023
Location – Remote
Applications close – 20th November 2023

OVERVIEW

The Immersive Experience Network has been set up as a catalyst to support creators making new work, developing new audiences and growing financially sustainable creative companies.

Our strategy is built around:

• Building Community,
• Facilitating Knowledge Sharing & Education for creators,
• Commercial Data Collection, Analysis and Publication.

We have recently secured an Arts Council England grant to create the UK’s first free, web- based educational library to strengthen the immersive arts sector – sharing knowledge, improving access, increasing diversity, & raising awareness of immersive genres as art forms among creative professionals & the public by creating a series of knowledge sharing articles, podcasts and videos to support the growth of the live immersive sector in the UK.… read more. “Jobs: Freelance Content Producer and Writers/Contributors for The Immersive Experience Network”

Call for Applications

Assistant Professor of Game Development and Immersive Media
Department of Visual and Media Arts
Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_ft_faculty/details/Assistant-Professor-of-Game-Development-and-Immersive-Media_JR005893

Preference will be given to applications received by November 30, 2023 but the position will remain open until filled.

The Department of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Game Development and Immersive Media. The Department seeks an innovative and dedicated educator and practitioner whose skill sets include: (1) primary expertise in game development using such engines as Unity and Unreal; (2) ability to produce a variety of content-driven VR/XR projects; (3) ability to create virtual assets; (4) interest in exploring related fields such as VR production. In addition to robust technical skills, the successful candidate will possess demonstrated knowledge of how games/immersive experiences/storytelling are used to create meaning, to educate and entertain.… read more. “Job: Assistant Professor of Game Development and Immersive Media at Emerson College, Boston”

Call for Applications

Tenure-track Assistant or Tenured Associate/Full Professor in Games
Department of Design Media Arts
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08835

Application deadline: November 11, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The Department of Design Media Arts (DMA) within the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture invites applications for an open rank tenured or tenure-track professor position in the area of Games.

This is a broad call that encourages applications from a wide range of practices and approaches to game research, practice, and scholarship. Successful candidates will have a strong record of recognition and achievement in a game-related field as well as excellence in teaching, preferably at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We seek applications from scholars, artists, and researchers who engage with critical and experimental approaches to games. Applicants should demonstrate expertise, community engagement, and international recognition for one or many critical game-related practices.… read more. “Job: Tenure-track or Tenured Professor in Games at UCLA”

Call for Applications

Research Fellow in Society & Technology – Agents, Interaction & Complexity
University of Southampton, UK
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary:  £34,980 to £38,205 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 18 months
Reference: 2468623FP
https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2468623FP

Closing Date: Tuesday October 24, 2023
Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are recruiting a Research Fellow (postdoctoral researcher) to undertake research on responsible research and innovation of emergent technologies. The project aims at studying the social, ethical and policy implications of research and application of emergent technologies, like bio-hybrid robotics.

THE ROLE

The applicant is expected to carry out mixed-methods research on the socio-technical, ethical and environmental evaluation of emergent technologies and will have the opportunity to lead some of the work packages. Some of the activities might include analysing the ethical and social implications of the technologies, undertaking and analysing qualitative interviews and focus groups with experts and innovators in the field, designing and launching surveys to the general population, Delphi method forecasting, observational research, collaborating with experts in public policy to identify stakeholders and helping write policy reports, guidelines or frameworks for research.… read more. “Job: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in emergent technologies at University of Southampton”

Call for Applications

Associate/Full Professor of Journalism with emphasis on Emerging Media
College of Social Sciences – School of Communication & Information
University of Hawai’i at Manoa
https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/37536413/associate-or-full-professor-journalism-with-an-emphasis-on-emerging-media-/

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 31, 2023 will be given priority.

The Journalism Program of the School of Communication and Information, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai’i at Manoa (Honolulu, Hawai’i) invites applicants for the position of Associate or Full Professor.  This is a 9-month, full-time, permanent, tenure track position to begin August 1, 2024, subject to position clearance and availability of funds.

The Opportunity:

The University of Hawai’i at Manoa invites applications for this position to play a significant role in building our rapidly growing Journalism major. We are seeking a senior faculty member with significant potential to enhance the national and international reputation of our Journalism program via cutting-edge research, external funding, and leadership.… read more. “Job: Associate/Full Professor of Journalism with emphasis on Emerging Media at University of Hawai’i at Manoa”

Call for Applications

Associate/Full Professor (tenure-track) with focus on immersive media (XR/VR/AR/MR)
Department of Media Study (DMS)
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/44942

Deadline: Applications submitted by November 1, 2023 will be given priority consideration. The position is open until filled.

The Department of Media Study (DMS), University at Buffalo, The State University of New York invites applications for an associate or full professor (tenure-track) with a focus on immersive media (XR/VR/AR/MR).

We seek a forward-looking, creative researcher or scholar-artist with an international reputation, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and an extensive record of exhibition, scholarly publication, or sponsored research, including creative work, digital scholarship, and critical making. Applicants addressing social and environmental justice concerns and/or working among marginalized communities or Indigenous peoples are especially encouraged to apply.… read more. “Job: Associate/Full Professor in Immersive Media at SUNY Buffalo”

Call for Applications

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Immersive Media Communications
School of Journalism and Communication
University of Oregon
Eugene or Portland, Oregon, USA
Job no: 531988
https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/531988/assistant-professor-of-immersive-media-communications

Application deadline: October 31, 2023; position open until filled.

The University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a research and teaching emphasis in the area of Immersive Media (IM) Communication and Game Studies. We seek to hire colleagues who will conduct research on and teach about IM technologies (augmented, virtual, and extended reality – AR/VR/XR) and/or digital gaming spaces through the lenses of strategic communication, design, marketing, and their impacts and effects on users and culture. IM sits at the intersection of a variety of emerging interactive and immersive social, entertainment, and communication technologies, ranging from artificial intelligence to live streaming, that require rethinking the professional and social boundaries of media industries, practitioners, etc.… read more. “Job: Assistant Professor of Immersive Media Communications at University of Oregon”