Chair, Interactive Design and Game Development

Job description

As a chair of interactive design and game development, you will lead a team of faculty and staff in fulfilling the university's mission, vision, and values within the most lauded game development program in the U.S. In consultation with the dean, associate chair, and other department members, you will develop a strategic direction for the department that aligns with the university’s strategic plan to transform digital media by bridging the gap between art and tech. You will then implement strategies to strengthen the department's reputation for quality, ensuring the program remains a top-ranked choice by The Princeton Review and Animation Career Review. Among other duties, you will foster a shared vision, commitment, and a positive, respectful environment through collegiality and collaboration. By communicating shared goals and responsibilities frequently and effectively, you will build a cohesive team. Additionally, you will support academic excellence, instructional quality, and instructional engagement by documenting student achievements and work outcomes. In this role, you will lead faculty in the effective implementation of responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Fac...