Artistic assistant (EG 13 TV-H) - Department of Visual Communication, Games

Part-time, 50% of the regular workhours of a full-time employee; temporary employment for 36 months with the possibility of extending the contract for a further two years(qualification corresponding to § 65 HHG i. V. m. § 2 Abs. 1 Satz 1 WissZeitVG; artistic qualification)

Tasks:

You will help with administration and organization of the new study area of Games, in the department Visual Communication at Kunsthochschule Kassel. You will assist the professor and tutor students.

• Research and co-teaching, as well as 4 academic hours per week of independent teaching.
• Preparation and realization of lectures, seminars, tutorials and field trips.
• Assistance in the application for and realization of research projects.

Requirements:

Candidates must have completed studies with the equivalent of a Master’s degree at an art college or university and have an ongoing practice as a visual artist or creative programmer. Your portfolio must document physical, 2D or 3D games you have been involved with and illustrate your experience working in game engines (Unity, Unreal etc.)

We are looking for an active, forward thinking, and documented participation in the field of independent game development and game culture. Preferably you are exploring the experimental edge of game aesthetics and game narrative. Previous teaching experience is a plus.

German language proficiency is expected.

English language proficiency is required.

For further questions, please contact Prof. Auriea Harvey, E-Mail: auriea[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

The protection of your personal data is very important to us, so we will handle your personal data with care. By your application, you allow us to store and use your data in the sense of the Hessian Data Protection Act. You can object to this at any time. Your personal data will be deleted.

The University of Kassel is an equal opportunity employer and aims for a clear increase of the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified women are therefore expressly requested to apply. Under the precondition of equal qualification, disabled persons will be preferred. Applications indicating the Position Number, which may be in digital form, should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany or bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, quoting the applicable reference number.