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Worcester Polytechnic InstituteFaculty Positions in Interactive Media and Game Development(starting August 2009)

Are you a professional experienced in the computer game industry? Do you want to teach smart, talented, eager university students how to design and develop computer games? Are you interested in leading student team projects that develop games? Do you want to work in an environment that fosters interdisciplinary (technical plus artistic) education? Would you like to help shape a program in Interactive Media and Game Development? If so, you should consider joining the faculty at WPI! WPI is hiring for two faculty positions in Interactive Media and Game Development:

Professor of Practice in Game Design and Professor of Practice in Art

The Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) major is designed to provide an outstanding education to its undergraduates in the principles of interactive applications and computer-based game development. IMGD majors focus on the design, technical (programming), and artistic (art, music, story) aspects of interactive media and game development. The program grants a Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media and Game Development, with approximately 150 majors. Please explore the rest of the IMGD Web site (www.wpi.edu/+IMGD) for more information.

The Professors of Practice will teach courses in their area, advise student projects, develop new courses in their area of expertise, liaise with industry to support the program, and collaborate with other faculty across the disciplines of art, technology and design. Professor of Practice in Game DesignThe Interactive Media and Game Development program is looking for a Professor of Practice in the area of Game Design. The ideal candidate will develop new courses in topics in game design as well as teach core courses in game development, storytelling, and critical evaluation of games. The preferred candidate should have shipped one or more games as lead game designer. Teaching experience is also preferred. An advanced degree is not required.

Professor of Practice in ArtThe Interactive Media and Game Development program is looking for a Professor of Practice in Art to support game development. The ideal candidate should have expertise with 3d modeling, animation, lighting or texturing. Additionally, candidates should be able to teach core art topics such as illustration, character design, and storyboarding. The preferred candidate should have shipped one or more games as lead artist. Teaching experience is also preferred. An advanced degree is not required. WPI is a distinctive national university with an enrollment of 3,700, including about 1,000 graduate students. WPI's acclaimed and long-standing project-based undergraduate curriculum is singled out by professional societies as a model program, and an ideal forum for students to develop computer games and other interactive media applications. WPI has a history of educational innovation and interdisciplinary education. WPI is in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, the second largest city in Massachusetts and the third largest in New England. The greater Boston area is a thriving region for game development, with over 75 game companies. In addition, the large number of technology companies, colleges, and universities in the immediate area make it ideal for dual-career families.

To apply, please submit:- Resume/Vitae- Statement about how your skills and experience can contribute to teaching and the collaboration of art, technology and design in producing compelling interactive content- Digital material supporting your application (for example, a portfolio)- The names and contact information of at least three references

For full consideration, applications should be received by January 15th, 2009.

Please apply online at http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/...

Questions about the hiring process, should be sent to: imgd-hiring@wpi.edu

To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

This is a fulltime position.

To Apply: http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/HR/Jobs/faculty.html

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Location: Boston, MA

Product Development Director – Boston.com

You: Ready to advance your Product Development career.

Us: More than 4 million users come to Boston.com every month. Some want the latest news and information, others are researching local job opportunities. Many are looking to buy a new car, and still others are searching our event listings. Or checking the traffic. Or determining what kind of weather is on the way. Since 1995 we've been here, serving up all of the information as one of the country's leading regional Web sites.

The Position:The Product Development Director will work as a part of the product & technology team to drive new product development and manage an array of existing products for Boston.com – the leading regional media portal in the U.S. Reporting to the VP of Product, this manager will be responsible for identifying new product ideas, monitoring audience, advertiser and competitor trends, developing and testing product concepts, and developing sound business plans for new product initiatives. The Product Development Director will also serve as the internal product champion, working to build consensus across the organization for key initiatives. Creating and executing the product strategy and serving as the lead project manager during the development phase through successful product launch is also central to the position.

Primary Responsibilities Include:Identifying and developing new products and services that profitably serve our target market.

Formalizing and managing the product development process from end to end, including idea generation, concept development and approval, and launch execution.

Creating product business plans, and strategy documents that accurately describe a business opportunity, key resource requirements and timelines, competitive environment, pricing, positioning, and distribution.

Creating pro forma P&Ls and financial projections.

Developing detailed product description documents that provide clear and thorough requirements for the key support functions: editorial, web design, and technology.

Facilitating all cross-functional team communication and coordination. Serve as the project manager for all phases of the development process, including working closely with Editorial, Design, Technology, Sales and the executive team to bring a product to successful launch on-time and on-budget.

Managing a team of Product Managers to continually execute strategies on existing products, iterating, redeveloping and repositioning as required.

Requirements- At least 5 years of product management/development experience is needed, with experience in digital media preferred

- Working knowledge of web development environments

- Strong business understanding and experience working in a technical environment

- Ability to work under tight deadlines with capability of managing several projects concurrently

- MBA or equivalent experience

A passion for media on the web and experience in the publishing industry are strong pluses!

Boston.com is part of Boston Globe Media, a multimedia organization that includes The Boston Globe, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, and Globe Direct along with our team of media partners Metro and New England Sports Network (NESN).

Boston.com values the contribution of all its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan plus bonus potential and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more.

Interested candidates can send resume via email to hr@globe.com. Please include job title & subject code (PDBC808) in subject field of email.

At Boston Globe Media we embrace diversity. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a fulltime position.

To Apply: Send resume to: hr@globe.com

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