Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Game Design

Introducing Houston Christian University

At Houston Christian University, our Christian liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs have equipped students to lead, collaborate, and discover out of a deep sense of purpose for more than 60 years. We are driven forward by our central confession, “Jesus Christ is Lord,” and defined by our “Ten Pillars” core convictions. From this foundation we guide students confidently into discerning discovery, preparing them to think biblically, critically, and holistically about how to engage the world. We aspire to care for every student by meeting their academic, spiritual, and social needs with mentorship and support. At HCU, we are cultivating a culture of excellence that will mold a new generation of leaders in their communities, standard-setters in their professions, and fruitful disciples in their churches.

HCU is set in the heart of one of the most diverse and fastest-growing cities in the nation—and our growth and diversity match the dynamism of the city we call home. We continue to break records with our incoming freshmen class sizes, our graduate programs have more than doubled in the past decade, and we are significantly expanding our online programs as well.

The College of Arts & Humanities:

The Mission of the College of Arts & Humanities is to provide for all university students robust, cross-disciplinary curricula that cultivate intellectual, moral, and aesthetic virtues within a Christian community.

Narrative Arts at HCU

The Department of Narrative Arts, part of the School of Fine Arts at HCU, offers undergraduate degrees in Cinematic Arts, Animation, Video Game Design, Graphic Design, and Creative Writing, as well as two MFA writing programs including Screenwriting and Fiction. The dynamic programs are unified by a strong focus on storytelling and emphasize a hands-on, conservatory-like pedagogy.

Position Summary:

Houston Christian University (HCU) invites applications for Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Game Design. Candidates who have expertise and experience in video game design, graphic design, and UI/UX are specifically being sought.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in appropriate field(s) within the Department of Narrative Arts’ Digital Media programs.
• Oversee design, development, and delivery of new courses within candidate’s area(s) of expertise.
• Participate in scholarly and creative activities related to field(s) of instruction.
• Perform service activities consistent with HCU’s teaching mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a terminal degree in a relevant design field or substantial professional experience. Candidate should be able to teach courses in video game development and/or digital design. Additional experience in programming, animation, or UI/UX is highly preferred. Experience with emerging technologies, virtual/augmented reality, and cinematic virtual production workflows is desired.

Successful candidates should also be able to clearly express how their Christian faith enriches, guides, and undergirds their understanding of creative art and storytelling, as well as be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars Core Convictions; the Ten Pillars Core Convictions may be found at https://hc.edu/about-hcu/ten-pillars/.

Additional Information:

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. HCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University, “Scripture and a Christian Worldview,” and the “Ten Pillars Core Convictions of HCU” set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify as an essential function of their employment at the University. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.?

As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Houston Christian University also strives to build a faculty and staff team that will increasingly provide role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for our students, whatever their background or life experience.

As with all open positions at the University, a contract or employment offer will only be extended when there is confirmed budget availability for the year in which the qualified candidate’s employment would begin.

Direct questions about this position to Joshua Sikora, Chair of the Department of Narrative Arts (jsikora@hc.edu).

**Disclaimer**

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