Assistant/Associate Professor of Game Studio - Interdisciplinary Development & Project Management

Assistant/Associate Professor of Game Studio - Interdisciplinary Development & Project Management

The Game Studio at Champlain College seeks a versatile educator with interdisciplinary expertise in game development and project management to teach in our nationally-ranked program. This unique position will primarily focus on teaching interdisciplinary Game Studio production courses where students from seven disciplines (Game Art, Game Business and Publishing, Game Design, Game Production Management, Game Programming, Game Sound Design, and Interactive Narrative) collaborate to develop playable prototypes.

As an entrepreneurial, market-driven institution, our academic programs respond to industry dynamics and trends. Consequently, industry experience and practical expertise are highly valued in faculty candidates

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration in Game Development

• Facilitate collaboration between the seven Game Studio disciplines to integrate technical, creative and production best practices to build a cohesive, interdisciplinary learning experience.
• Guide students in effective team communication, problem-solving, and project workflows to simulate real-world game development environments.

Curriculum Development and Industry-Aligned Instruction

• Design and refine courses that blend project management principles with hands-on game development, ensuring alignment with industry trends and best practices.
• Develop a curriculum that supports player-focused design, accessibility, and the evolution of the game industry across platforms and genres.

Fostering an Inclusive and Collaborative Learning Environment

• Encourage teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration to simulate professional game development settings.
• Actively contribute to Champlain College's inclusive culture through mentorship, faculty collaboration, and community engagement.

Industry Engagement and Professional Development

• Build and maintain relationships with game studios, publishers, and industry professionals to enhance student opportunities for internships and career development.
• Stay engaged with industry advancements through professional development, conferences, and outreach, bringing insights back into the classroom.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience in the game industry.
• Proven expertise in game development pipelines; technical and creative.
• Strong foundation in game production processes; best practices and current trends.
• Experience in shipping a game title(s) from concept phase to ship.
• Demonstrated skill in documentation and project management / communication tools including the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Trello, Bitbucket, Fisheye, etc.).
• Understanding of the history of the game industry and its evolution across various platforms and genres - bonus points if you have studied some aspect of the industry beyond your time in it!
• Demonstrated ability to teach or mentor Game Production Management theory and principles including project management methodologies and frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban), team leadership, product management, and related topics.
• Bonus points if you also know how to apply these skills outside the game industry into the realm of simulation or other applications.
• A mindset towards inclusivity and accessibility in a classroom and/or a workspace. Ability to work with students who may have learning accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in the game industry as a Producer, Project Manager, Product Owner, or equivalent. Experience in higher education teaching.
• Some experience teaching game industry history and/or critical analysis of interactive media.
• Expertise in player-focused design principles and behavioral analysis.
• Experience in fostering positive team leadership and curriculum development.

Additional Information:
The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV -positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees. Please contact the People Center at 802.651.5800 with questions concerning the hiring process or future employment at Champlain College, or if auxiliary aids or services are needed to apply for employment at Champlain College.

Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. We believe that bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches education and strengthens our community. At Champlain, all members are valued as individuals and respected for their unique contributions.


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