Well whatever the case, CUNY will defini=
\ntely hire someone with an M.P.S. for this position. Ask me offline if you wa=
\nnt the rest of the scoop.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
From the New York State Education Department’s= =<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additional details, including application instructions, may= Sincerely,<\/p>\n Jenna Spevack DEPART= CAREER OPPORTUNITY= POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES = The City University of New York = <\/p>\n ~ “The problem with communication is the assumption it has been accomplis= — <\/div>\n Well whatever the case, CUNY will defini= tely hire someone with an M.P.S. for this position. Ask me offline if you wa= nt the rest…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-job","category-listserv","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/971","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=971"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/971\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=971"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=971"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=971"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n Office of College and University Evaluation, Chapter I of Title 8 of t=
\nhe Official Compilation of Codes, sections 3.47 and 3.50.<\/span><\/font>=\n<\/div>\n
\nnd MFA BOTH under “professional degrees” which it indicates are d=
\nesigned as “primarily terminal in nature”. This is key language. It mea=
\nns the state recognizes that the degrees may be terminal. They may not.=
\n The state does not involve itself in this distinction, which is determ=
\nined at local levels (schools and professional\/academic\/accreditation&n=
\nbsp;associations).<\/div>\n
\n course” lists the AA\/AS, BA\/BS, MA\/MS, M. Phil. and Ph. D. as well as =
\nthe Professional Degrees (BPS, B Tech., MPS, DPS, and DA). Sec. B. “Spe=
\ncialized Degrees in course” lists the multitudes of very specific degre=
\nes, including the MFA.<\/div>\n
\nw York, this subsection defines what would be the only difference betwe=
\nen the two.<\/div>\n
\nas terminal rather than the other, in this case, is not simply a matter=
\n of bureaucratic bookkeeping; rather, someone made this decision. Perha=
\nps the reasoning may be inferred somewhere in this distinction. That is=
\n, however, supposition. Since there is no federally recognized base sta=
\nndard on the question of terminal degrees, states, and associations, an=
\nd schools, are left on their own to decide. The state standard in=
\n this case, clearly, does not help.<\/div>\n
\nhighered.nysed.gov\/ocue\/chapter_i_of_title_8_of_the_offi.htm#Section%203.50.=
\n%20Registered%20Degrees<\/span><\/font><\/div>\n
\nebsite describes the program as “the first graduate program in alternative m=
\nedia”. It also reads: “The curriculum is devoted to teaching the practice an=
\nd theory that emerge from the convergence of new media technologies.” M.F.A.=
\n programs in New Media, Interactive Media and Design and Technology already =
\nexist. Their curricula includes theory and practice and a minimum of a two-s=
\nemester thesis paper and project. They are not intensive programs. =
\n;<\/div>\n
\nr engineering program, graduates from the program often look for jobs in the=
\n field of art and design and hold positions as creative directors, art direc=
\ntors, designers, interactive designers, producers researchers and visiting i=
\nnstructors or adjunct professors in art or design schools. In thes=
\ne fields the M.F.A. (specialized degree) is consider the terminal degre=
\ne. <\/div>\n
\n9, at 6:10 PM, Rob Faludi [list] wrote:<\/div>\n
\nP is not an art school or a design school or an engineering school. For bett=
\ner or worse it has a deal all its own, hence the MPS, which is indeed consid=
\nered terminal. The State of New York accredits it as such, but for some reas=
\non CUNY, which is run by the State of New York does not have the bureaucrati=
\nc machinery to recognize it so they need to apply for exceptions.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\n:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Terminal_degree<\/div>\n
\niki\/Master_of_Professional_Studies<\/div>\n
\neone can come up with a more authoritative reference source than Wikipedia. =
\nMaybe someone with an MLS?<\/div>\n
\note:<\/div>\n
\n because an MPS is not considered a terminal degree, as Rob points out (at C=
\nUNY, in NY and in the US).<\/p>\n
\nst degree earnable in a given field of study. Usually is a Ph=
\nD. The only exceptions exist in the fields of applied arts such as=
\n creative writing, graphic design, fine arts, video art and interactive desi=
\ngn, where an MFA is the terminal degree. <\/div>\n
\nexample, an MFA right now is the terminal degree for game design and game ar=
\nt because there is no PhD in game design. A PhD is the terminal degree =
\nfor game development (programming as opposed to design). MPS is not a termin=
\nal degree in the fields of art, design, media, journalism and education beca=
\nuse there are MFA, Ed.D and PhD in these fields.<\/div>\n
\nrminal Master programs are often designated by specific descriptive titles s=
\nuch as Master of Education (M.Ed), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A) or Master of =
\nArchitecture (M.Arch). Typically a terminal Master takes more time than a no=
\nn-terminal Master to complete (1-2 vs. 2-3 years) Some academic art institut=
\nions even use the MA (Master of Art) degree (30 credits) as a prerequisite f=
\nor final acceptance into MFA candidacy. An MFA also requires the comple=
\ntion of certain amount of credits in art history and philosophy.<\/p>\n
\n at the rank of assistant professor. I don’t know about other fields.&n=
\nbsp;<\/div>\n
\nob Faludi [list] wrote:<\/div>\n
\non-terminal degree, so it has to go through an exceptions process. This is t=
\nheir own pain, not yours.<\/p>\n
\n09, at 7:29 PM, Caleb wrote:<\/div>\n
\nht my eye from the below email “If we can make a strong case for a
c=
\nandidate, they are willing to consider the MPS as a terminal degree”since I’m looking for academic teaching jobs. I thought an MPS WAS termina=
\nl? Especially in NYC? and on par with an MFA??? Any new thoughts about this =
\nas one who has to defend an MPS as terminal out of state???<\/div>\n
\nand Education depts. mostly. <\/p>\n
\n11:02 AM, Midori Yasuda wrote:<\/div>\n
\nnology, Department of EntertainmentTechnology, invites applications for a =
\ntenure-track, full time
position in Interactive Entertainment at the ra=
\nnk of Assistant
Professor, beginning in September 2009. Even thou=
\ngh there are some
hurdles to overcome within CUNY (regarding the termin=
\nal degree),
please do share the attached announcement with alumni, coll=
\neagues, and
friends who may be interested. If we can make a strong case=
\n for a
candidate, they are willing to consider the MPS as a terminal de=
\ngree.<\/p>\n
\n be found at:
http:\/\/portal.cuny.edu\/cms\/id\/cuny\/documents\/jobpostin=
\ng\/027788.htm<\/p>\n
Chair, =
\nInteractive Entertainment Search CommitteeNew York=
\n City College of Technology
THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK<\/p>\n
\nMENT OF ENTERTIANMENT TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN
300 J=
\nay Street V411
Brooklyn, NY 11201
www.entertainmenttechnology.org<\/p>\n
\n
Title: Assistant Professor – Interactive Entertainment
Location\/Depar=
\ntment: Entertainment Technology
Compensation: Commensurate with education=
\n and experience.
Closing Date: Open until filled with review of resumes t=
\no begin 11\/24\/08
Website: http:\/\/portal.cuny.edu\/cms\/id\/cuny\/documents=
\n\/jobposting\/027788.htm<\/p>\n
The New=
\n York City College of Technology, Department of Entertainment Technology,invites applications for a tenure-track, full time position in Interactive =
\nEntertainment at the
rank of assistant professor, beginning in September =
\n2009.
The department offers undergraduate instruction in a variety of dis=
\nciplines, including
lighting, sound, show control, and video systems. New=
\n programs in development include
emerging media technology, music technol=
\nogy, interactive control, and video production.
The successful candidate =
\nwill teach courses in several areas including, but not limited to
Interac=
\ntive Media, Entertainment Control Systems, Electricity, Tangible Computing, =
\nand
Introduction to Entertainment Technology. The Assistant Professor wil=
\nl also be expected to
develop, plan, and prepare curricula related to a p=
\nrogram track in integrated and
interactive entertainment technologies.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications for the rank of assistant =
\nprofessor include a terminal degree in a field related
to interactive med=
\nia systems, and significant experience in both design and technical
imple=
\nmentations. Media related software engineering experience and excellent
c=
\nommunications skills are essential. Candidates should provide evidence of cr=
\neative,
professional, and scholarly activity with adequate documentation =
\nof productions,
publications, research, and curriculum materials.<\/p>\n
\nTO APPLY
Send cover letter of introduction and resume.
Email: isr@city=
\ntech.cuny.edu
Subject Line: Interactive Entertainment
Contact: Ms. M. =
\nHarris, Director, ISR<\/p>\n
An Equal Emp=
\nloyment Opportunity\/Affirmative Action\/Immigration Reform and Control Act\/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer<\/p>\n
\n8.e2f0d91d2aba8dc0a988af235b45f72e@lists.nyu.edu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/div>\n
\nhed.” – G. B. Shaw.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nb@faludi.com”>listmailrob@faludi.com
\n7.63bb724fd51d506b3e4f180b88e7d793@lists.nyu.edu”>leave-9939010-3072867.63bb=
\n724fd51d506b3e4f180b88e7d793@lists.nyu.edu <\/p><\/div>\n
\n—
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