Game Design Lecturer

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Game Design Lecturer

SAE Creative Media Institute, Liverpool

Contract: Permanent, Full time 40 hours per week

Salary: up to £34,110 per annum (dependent on experience)

 

SAE Liverpool is seeking a Games Design lecturer to collaborate on teaching in our Games Design and Games Programming courses. This role involves preparing and delivering on-campus teaching including tutorials and workshops.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver and facilitate learning through a variety of engaging methods of pedagogy. 

• Enhance students’ learning experience and outcomes through focussed talks, and delivery of lesson plans and course material as required. 

• Providing timely and useful feedback to students to challenge their thinking and ensure understanding. 

• Effective, consistent, and timely marking of assessments. 
  

Essential Criteria: 

• Master’s degree in a related field, or Hons degree (in progress or complete and/or industry experience). 

• Possess outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, be highly organised and possess good time management skills. 

• Demonstrated student service orientation. 

• Full working rights for work in the UK. This role is fully based on campus. 

• Experience in Game Design including game engines, Level Design, playtesting, Games and System design, Game Economies, Marketing, Narrative for Games, Production, or other games development topics. 
  

Desirable Criteria: 

• Relevant industry experience in games programming/development pipeline and relevant software, specialisms including Unity or Unreal, 

• Teaching experience, including the creation of session plans and preparation of materials. 

• Experience in project-based learning, using flipped teaching techniques and other contemporary forms of facilitating learning. 

• Experience in using technology in learning, including virtual learning platforms. 

• Ability to teach across other disciplines, including web, games art, games programming, and content creation. 

• PlayStation development experience. 

Along with much of the creative sector, at SAE, we celebrate diversity and believe in the power of individuality. We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background or experience. As a key member of our team, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of our students, empowering them to unleash their creativity and reach their full potential.  Like the industry, we are committed to closing gaps in access and success for underrepresented groups. We therefore encourage applications from female and BAME applicants who share in our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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For an informal discussion and campus tour please contact Nadeen Kemp, Academic Manager at n.kemp@sae.edu.

Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative talent!

We are currently interviewing for this post, so please be advised that the position may be filled before the closing date. Due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

Note: SAE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please submit your interest by using the Apply button and uploading your latest CV and covering letter.

The closing date for this position is close of business Wednesday, 15th January 2025

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