Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Game Technology and Artificial Intelligence
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The Game School has three permanent vacancies asAbout the positionsThe Faculty of Audiovisual Media and Creative Technologies at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN), the Game School has three permanent vacancies as Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer within the subject areas Game Technology and Artificial Intelligence that we invite you to apply for.The faculty consists of The Norwegian Film School, the TV School and the Game School, as a newly established, combined faculty with effect from 1 August 2024. The merger will create the best possible framework conditions for further development of the audiovisual professional environments in the University, and ensure the national responsibility for art and creative technology educations at the highest level within games, film and TV.About the Faculty and the Department of Game DevelopmentThe Faculty of Audiovisual Media and Creative Technologies, Department of Game Development - The Game School is part of Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Our department is located in Hamar, Norway, close to beautiful Mjøsa lake.The Game School has 30 enthusiastic employees supported by a faculty administration and an increasing number of contracted employees. It is an international and interdisciplinary community. We have an international vision and make sure that students are at the heart of what we do. We offer industry-focused courses within the fields of game technology and simulation, animation and game-related digital art, virtual and augmented reality, cloud development, AI and gamification. The Department has approximately 300 students divided into the international programs BA in game technology and simulation, BA in animation and digital art, and an add-on education in VR and AR. In August 2024 the Department start a new bachelor’s degree in Artificial intelligence – development and applications in collaboration with the other faculties at the University. Alongside the new AI-program, the University has a main focus on building up relevant research around AI for both application and development. More educational and research programmes are under development.We encourage an interdisciplinary approach with emphasis placed on industry standards and professional practice to prepare students for extensive collaborative production. The Game School has an industry standard Motion Capture studio and is part of the business cluster VRINN for XR development. In addition to education, The Game School plays an important role in promoting a flexible game community through its events and activities. These include annual events like Global Game Jam Hamar, which attracts over 250 participants and Game School expo. It also facilitates a lively exchange with many local indie game startups that have their roots in our educational programmes, XR-companies and e-sport.VR/AR and game development companies are important for the development of the region. The University receives significant support from local and regional authorities as well as private companies.Read more about us here: Faculty of Audiovisual Media and Creative Technologies, Department of Game Development - The Game School.About the positionsThe positions are affiliated with the Department of Game Development - The Game SchoolResponsibilities and tasks:
- Teaching and academic supervision of students at BA and MA levels and lifelong learning programs within the fields of computer game- and/or AI development
- Active involvement in syllabus and programme of study evaluations and changes
- Take part in quality development at the department and faculty
- Conduct research and take part in research application processes
- Dissemination of R&D
- Other relevant tasks may be added, such as continuing and further education courses, projects etc.
- Doctoral qualification in informatics, AI-development, game engine architecture, system development (programming) or related areas is required.
- Master’s degree in informatics, AI-development, game engine architecture, system development (programming) or related areas and professional work of the amount of a ph.d is required.
- Knowledge about areas within programming (C++ / Python), cloud development, AI development, game engine architecture, mathematics and/or 3D programming is required.
- Experience with research projects, - applications and network is required
- Previous teaching experience from higher education within the fields of informatics, computer engineering, game development/technology or related areas is an advantage
- Knowledge about XR technology is an advantage
- Experience from industry-related projects is an advantage
- Experience and knowledge of the game industry is an advantage
Documented practical-pedagogical education and experience from teaching and supervision at university and college level, cf. . Applicants who cannot document pedagogical competence upon employment are obliged to complete INN University's course in university college pedagogy or equivalent within two years from the date of appointment.Personal qualitiesGreat emphasis is placed on personal suitability regarding the position, especially independence, relational and communicative skills, and good dissemination ability.
- ICT expertise
- Very good IT skills, broad expertise.
- Cover letter (Can be written in Norwegian, English or a Scandinavian language)
- CV with comprehensive overview of education, diplomas, work experience, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, accreditation work, coordination experience and other qualifying activities
- Documentation of pedagogical qualifications in a systematic, comprehensive presentation, including an overview of formal pedagogical education, pedagogical practice (e.g. teaching/supervisory experience), experience of educational quality development, development of teaching plans, programme descriptions, etc.
- Publication list
- Work to be assessed
- An exciting and challenging position at a developing institution
- Position is paid and placed in position Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecture in the Government Salary Scale
- Membership in the