{"id":973,"date":"2009-01-13T23:22:10","date_gmt":"2009-01-13T19:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2009\/01\/13\/re-job-teaching-position-in-interactive-entertainment-cuny-11\/"},"modified":"2009-01-13T23:22:10","modified_gmt":"2009-01-13T19:22:10","slug":"re-job-teaching-position-in-interactive-entertainment-cuny-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2009\/01\/13\/re-job-teaching-position-in-interactive-entertainment-cuny-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Re: JOB: Teaching Position in Interactive Entertainment, CUNY"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Interesting question. Here is a quo=
\nte from CAA:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
=93At this time, few=
\n institutions in the United States offer a PhD degree in studio art, and it =
\ndoes not appear to be a trend that will continue or grow, or that the PhD wi=
\nll replace the MFA. To develop a standard for a degree that has not been ade=
\nquately vetted or assessed, and is considered atypical for the studio-arts p=
\nrofession, is premature and may lead to confusion, rather than offer guidanc=
\ne, to CAA members, their institutions, and other professional arts organizat=
\nions.=94<\/font><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The point that I was trying t=
\no address=A0earlier=A0is that the definition of terminal degree vary from fi=
\neld to field. When we add the=A0fields of art, design and new media to the e=
\nquation, we need to take a look at their standards. It is not up to the acad=
\nemic department to define the degree as terminal. These decisions are made b=
\ny=A0professional associations and=A0accreditation=A0institutions. CAA clearl=
\ny defines the standards for the teaching and practice in the visual arts (in=
\ncluding new media).=A0<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.collegeart.org\/guidelines\/mfa.html<\/div>\n
=
\nhttp:\/\/www.collegeart.org\/guidelines\/tenure2.html<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

Students that plan to pursue a career as new media artist, designers or e=
\nducators should be aware of these standards. Exceptions are made all the tim=
\ne, of course.<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/div>\n
S.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
On Jan 12, 2009, at 8:25 PM, Eric Forman wrote:<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

what about now tha=
\nt there are a few PhD programs that are art\/technology fusions like ITP?=A0 <\/span>does that suddenly up the ante =
\nfor every digital media masters program because masters is no longer termina=
\nl\/highest?<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On Jan 12, 2009, at 5:12 PM, Sandra Vi=
\nllarreal wrote:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Rob is kind of right too, but the answer may not=
\n be as simple.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
=
\nFrom the New York State Education Department’s Office of College and Univers=
\nity Evaluation, Chapter I of Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, s=
\nections 3.47 and 3.50.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Highlights: 3.47, Sec. D, SubSec 2 lists the MPS and MFA BOTH under =
\n“professional=A0 <\/span>degrees” which=
\n it indicates are designed as “primarily terminal in nature”. This is key la=
\nnguage. It means the state recognizes that the degrees may be terminal. They=
\n may not. The state does not involve itself in this distinction, which is de=
\ntermined at local levels (schools and professional\/academic\/accreditation as=
\nsociations).<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
3.=
\n50, Sec. A “General Degrees in course” lists the AA\/AS, BA\/BS, MA\/MS, M. Phi=
\nl. and Ph. D. as well as the Professional Degrees (BPS, B Tech., MPS, DPS, a=
\nnd DA). Sec. B. “Specialized Degrees in course” lists the multitudes of very=
\n specific degrees, including the MFA.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
According to the State of New York, this subsection d=
\nefines what would be the only difference between the two.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The point that CUNY is recognizin=
\ng one as terminal rather than the other, in this case, is not simply a matte=
\nr of bureaucratic bookkeeping; rather, someone made this decision. Perhaps t=
\nhe reasoning may be inferred somewhere in this distinction. That is, however=
\n, supposition. Since there is no federally recognized base standard on the q=
\nuestion of terminal degrees, states, and associations, and schools, are left=
\n on their own to decide. The=A0 state standard in this case, clearly, does not help.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.highered.nysed.gov\/ocue\/chapter_i_of_title_8_of_the_off=
\ni.htm#Section%203.50.%20Registered%20Degrees<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The ITP website describes the program as “=
\nthe first graduate program in alternative media”. It also reads: “The curric=
\nulum is devoted to teaching the practice and theory that emerge from the con=
\nvergence of new media technologies.” M.F.A. programs in New Media, Interacti=
\nve Media and Design and Technology already exist. Their curricula includes t=
\nheory and practice and a minimum of a two-semester thesis paper and project.=
\n They are not intensive programs.<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
Despite the fact that ITP is not an art, design or engine=
\nering program, graduates from the program often look for jobs in the field o=
\nf art and design and hold positions as creative directors, art directors, de=
\nsigners, interactive designers, producers researchers and visiting instructo=
\nrs or adjunct professors in art or design schools. In these fields the M.F.A=
\n. (specialized degree) is consider the terminal degree.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
S.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On Jan 11, 2009, at 6:10 PM, Rob Faludi [list] =
\nwrote:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Sandra is kind of right, yet ITP is not an art school or =
\na design school or an engineering school. For better or worse it has a deal =
\nall its own, hence the MPS, which is indeed considered terminal. The State o=
\nf New York accredits it as such, but for some reason CUNY, which is run by t=
\nhe State of New York does not have the bureaucratic machinery to recognize i=
\nt so they need to apply for exceptions.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Terminal_degree<\/div>\n
http:\/=
\n\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Master_of_Professional_Studies<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
I’m sure someone can come up with=
\n a more authoritative reference source than Wikipedia. Maybe someone with an=
\n MLS?<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
–Rob<\/p>\n
<\/div>\n
=
\n<\/div>\n
On Jan 11, 2009, at 5:19 PM, Sandra Villarreal wrote=
\n:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

=<\/p>\n

The department will have to make the case for the candidate in=
\n question because an MPS is not considered a terminal degree, as Rob points =
\nout (at CUNY, in NY and in the US).<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
A terminal degree is the highest degree earnable in a g=
\niven field of study. Usually is a PhD. The only exceptions exist in the fiel=
\nds of applied arts such as creative writing, graphic design, fine arts, vide=
\no art and interactive design, where an MFA is the terminal degree.<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

For example, an MFA righ=
\nt now is the terminal degree for game design and game art because there is n=
\no PhD in game design. A PhD is the terminal degree for game development (pro=
\ngramming as opposed to design). MPS is not a terminal degree in the fields o=
\nf art, design, media, journalism and education because there are MFA, Ed.D a=
\nnd PhD in these fields.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Terminal Master programs are often designated by specific descripti=
\nve titles such as Master of Education (M.Ed), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A) or=
\n Master of Architecture (M.Arch). Typically a terminal Master takes more tim=
\ne than a non-terminal Master to complete (1-2 vs. 2-3 years) Some academic a=
\nrt institutions even use the MA (Master of Art) degree (30 credits) as a pre=
\nrequisite for final acceptance into MFA candidacy. An MFA also requires the =
\ncompletion of certain amount of credits in art history and philosophy.<\/div>\n

=<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
MFA is usually a req=
\nuirement to teach art and design at the rank of assistant professor. I don’t=
\n know about other fields.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

On Jan 11, 2009, at 12:=
\n10 PM, Rob Faludi [list] wrote:<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
CUNY officially categorizes the =
\nMPS as a non-terminal degree, so it has to go through an exceptions process.=
\n This is their own pain, not yours.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On Jan 8, 200=
\n9, at 7:29 PM, Caleb wrote:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

=<\/p>\n

Midori. Hope you and family are well=
\n. This caught my eye from the below email “If we can make a strong case for =
\na<\/div>\n
candidate, they are willing to consider the MPS as a te=
\nrminal degree”<\/div>\n
since I’m looking for academic teaching jo=
\nbs. I thought an MPS WAS terminal? Especially in NYC? and on par with an MFA=
\n??? Any new thoughts about this as one who has to defend an MPS as terminal =
\nout of state???<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
I am going for teaching in Art, Communications, Media, Journalism, and Educ=
\nation depts. mostly.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On Jan 6, 2009, at 11:02 AM, Midori Yasuda wrote:<\/div>\n
The New York City College of Technology, Department of Entertainment<\/p>\n
Technology, invites applications for a tenure-track, full ti=
\nme<\/div>\n
position in Interactive Entertainment at the rank of A=
\nssistant<\/div>\n
Professor, beginning in September 2009.=A0 <\/span>Even though there are some<\/div>\n

hurdles to overcome within CUNY (regarding the terminal degree),<\/p>\n

please do share the attached announcement with alumni, col=
\nleagues, and<\/div>\n
friends who may be interested. If we can mak=
\ne a strong case for a<\/div>\n
candidate, they are willing to cons=
\nider the MPS as a terminal degree.<\/div>\n
=\n<\/div>\n
Additional details, including application instructions, =
\nmay be found at:<\/div>\n
http:\/\/portal.cuny.edu\/cms\/id\/cuny\/do=
\ncuments\/jobposting\/027788.htm<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
Jenna Spevack<\/div>\n
Chair, Interactive Entertain=
\nment Search Committee<\/div>\n
New York=
\n City College of Technology<\/div>\n
THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YO=
\nRK<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
DEPARTMENT O=
\nF ENTERTIANMENT TECHNOLOGY<\/div>\n
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIG=
\nN<\/div>\n
300 Jay Street V411<\/div>\n
Brooklyn, NY 112=
\n01<\/div>\n
www.entertainmenttechnology.org<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
CAREER OPPORTUNITY<\/div>\n
Title: Assistant Professor – Interactive Entertainment<\/div>\n
L=
\nocation\/Department: Entertainment Technology<\/div>\n
Compensation=
\n: Commensurate with education and experience.<\/div>\n
Closing Dat=
\ne: Open until filled with review of resumes to begin 11\/24\/08<\/div>\n
Website: http:\/\/portal.cuny.edu\/cms\/id\/cuny\/documents\/jobposting\/027=
\n788.htm<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
POS=
\nITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES<\/div>\n
The New York City College of=
\n Technology, Department of Entertainment Technology,<\/div>\n
invi=
\ntes applications for a tenure-track, full time position in Interactive Enter=
\ntainment at the<\/div>\n
rank of assistant professor, beginning in=
\n September 2009.<\/div>\n
The department offers undergraduate inst=
\nruction in a variety of disciplines, including<\/div>\n
lighting, =
\nsound, show control, and video systems. New programs in development include<\/p>\n
emerging media technology, music technology, interactive =
\ncontrol, and video production.<\/div>\n
The successful candidate w=
\nill teach courses in several areas including, but not limited to<\/div>\n
Interactive Media, Entertainment Control Systems, Electricity, Tangi=
\nble Computing, and<\/div>\n
Introduction to Entertainment Technolo=
\ngy. The Assistant Professor will also be expected to<\/div>\n
deve=
\nlop, plan, and prepare curricula related to a program track in integrated an=
\nd<\/div>\n
interactive entertainment technologies.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
Qualifications for the rank of assistant professor include a=
\n terminal degree in a field related<\/div>\n
to interactive media =
\nsystems, and significant experience in both design and technical<\/div>\n
implementations. Media related software engineering experience and e=
\nxcellent<\/div>\n
communications skills are essential. Candidates =
\nshould provide evidence of creative,<\/div>\n
professional, and sc=
\nholarly activity with adequate documentation of productions,<\/div>\n
publications, research, and curriculum materials.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
TO APPLY<\/div>\n
Send cove=
\nr letter of introduction and resume.<\/div>\n
Email: isr@citytech.cuny.edu<\/div>\n
Sub=
\nject Line: Interactive Entertainment<\/div>\n
Contact: Ms. M. Harr=
\nis, Director, ISR<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The City University of New York<\/div>\n
An Equal Employment O=
\npportunity\/Affirmative Action\/Immigration Reform and Control Act\/<\/div>\n
Americans with Disabilities Act Employer<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
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