Lecturer in Games Design

York St John University is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York. We have launched our Design Centre in which Game Design is taught. As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

Design, clustered within the School of the Arts, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. Games Design sits alongside Animation, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Product Design at undergraduate level. Current postgraduate provision includes MA Animation, MA Interior Design and MSc Product Design.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant Games Design provision. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students.

The successful candidate will possess a record of professional practice and engagement with the games industries, with a proficiency in Games Design practice, theory and concepts including prototyping and testing. Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge of analogue and digital Games Design skills and practice using Unity, Unreal, Blueprint and 3D asset creation software. Knowledge and experience of developing Augmented or Virtual Reality games is desirable.

Candidates will have expertise in teaching an area of Games Design at undergraduate level, as well as an interest in developing postgraduate provision in the future. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating a research profile. Your role will support industry collaborations and live project development.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.