W 3 Professur Games (m/w/d)

The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with around 22,000 students. The university’s wide range of expertise covers subjects in the natural, applied, cultural, and social sciences.

The Kunsthochschule of the University of Kassel is seeking a highly qualified individual for the following position in the study program “Visual Communication” as soon as possible:

Professorship (m/f/d), W 3 Games

We are looking for a person with an established and outstanding record in art or design to take over the direction of the Games class in the department of Visual Communication at the Kunsthochschule Kassel. The candidate must prove the quality of their artistic/design work in the form of a recognized body of work as well as national or international success, such as awards and participation in international festivals and/or exhibitions.

This professorship covers the entire scope of teaching in the field of Games, in part sharing the content of teaching with other sections in the department of Visual Communication such as Animation, Film, New Media, Sound, etc. The teaching should deal with the creation of 2D/3D/4D real-time art, that is, with video game engines, with VR displays, as well as with installation and performance processes. The course should convey in-depth knowledge in computer-assisted 3D modeling, the art of storytelling, and the shaping of virtual realities. The candidate should be able to demonstrate an affirmative and narrative focus on Games in his or her own work, as well as a relation to the discussion of their political, social, technological, or theoretical dimensions. The goal of teaching is to empower students to operate on the games market, as well as in other situations, from an independent artistic position. Experience in organizing or taking part in commercial and/or independent events or festivals therefore needs to be demonstrated. The candidate should possess a critical approach that moves between the parameters of art, design, and the market, and that encourages students to think and act creatively and reflectively.

The application must include a teaching and working concept (max. 2 pages) demonstrating the candidate’s pedagogical approaches as well as reflections on his or her cooperative and cross-departmental work in teaching. The teaching concept should present how the breadth of the profile and the content defined in it will be communicated in the teaching process. Ability to conduct teaching in German and English must be demonstrated, and previous teaching experience in higher education must be documented. Participation in academic self-management is one of the duties of the position.

The current teaching load of the professorship is 18 semester hours per week (according to LVerpflV HE, the Hessian Ordinance on Teaching Duties), which can be fulfilled in Visual Communication by supervising a class, in this case the Games class.

The employment requirements according to §§ 67, 68 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG) apply here. Experience in academic self-management is desirable. Evidence must be provided of particular aptitude for artistic work as well as special artistic achievements during several years of successful employment with the duties of a professorship, as well as the required pedagogical aptitude.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Prof. Dr. Martin Schmidl, Tel.: +49 561 804-5368.

In the event of any differences between the German and English versions of this call for application, the German wording is legally binding.

Please send your application with the usual informative documents, stating the reference number in the subject line, via the online form. In exceptional cases, we will also accept your application documents in paper form or via e-mail, stating the reference number. In the case of postal applications, please submit only copies of your documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned. All documents will be destroyed after completion of the selection process in compliance with data regulations. The protection of your personal information is very important to us, so we will handle your personal information with care. By your application, you allow us the storage and use in the sense of the Hessian Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act. You can object to this at any time. Your personal data will be deleted.

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The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages. It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled. One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications, and professional performance. Full-time positions are generally divisible (except when filling civil servant positions).