Teacher in game design and development

Information about the division
The department of Computer Science and Engineering is strongly international, with approximately 270 employees from over 30 countries. The department is a fully integrated department with the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology as principals.

The Interaction Design unit is an interdisciplinary group, with researchers working in areas such as aesthetics of computational technology, information visualization, inclusive design, intelligent user interfaces, computer game design, interaction in arts and music, and tangible user interfaces. It is responsible for approximately 20 courses - mainly at the masters level - and is responsible for two master programmes: Interaction Design & Technologies at Chalmers and Game Design & Technology at University of Gothenburg.

We are now expanding our teaching team with a position as two-year fulltime teacher in Game Design and Game Devlopment. The position is placed in the Division of Interaction Design & Software Engineering, with Chalmers as the employer.

Job description
The position is to be the teacher for courses related to games and game development, such as Introduction to game research, Gameplay design, Game engine architecture, Technology-driven experimental game design. Responsibilities include lecturing, supervising students, grading assignments and exams, and running exercises. In addition, supervision of students in bachelor thesis projects, master thesis projects, and individual project courses is part of the work specification.

Contract terms
Full time 2 years temporary employment. Start date: 2021-08-16 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications
The applicant is expected to hold a completed master degree in a field relevant to the topics that defines the position, or significant professional experience in a related occupation. The applicant should have documented experience in the topics that define the position, and show good skills in spoken and written English. Having a PhD in a field relevant to the course topics that defines the position is meriting.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
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Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Name, Ref 20210375  and be attached as PDF files, as below:

CV

Personal letter

Other documents (optional):
• Copies of completed education, grades etc. Two references that we can contact should be provided at a possible interview.

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Application deadline: 12 August 2021.

For questions, please contact:
Head of division, professor Palle Dahlstedt, Interaction Design & Software Engineering, palle@chalmers.se, 031-7728207
Associate professor, director of studies, Olof Torgersson, Interaction Design, olof.torgersson@chalmers.se, 031-7725406

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!