Lecturer/Snr Lecturer (Game Technology) - Sch of Design & Media

Job description

[What the role is] We are seeking passionate, industry-experienced developers and engineers to join the Game Development & Technology (GDT) academic team. You will shape future-ready learners by designing and delivering technical curricula in game programming and emerging technologies, mentoring students, and driving innovation in applied projects. [What you will be working on] Responsibilities Design and deliver curriculum for diploma and/or specialist diploma PET and CET courses in game programming, software development and emerging technologies. Coach and mentor students in technical development and industry-based collaborative projects. Lead applied projects and industry collaborations in areas such as AI, XR and real-time systems. Facilitate student exchanges, immersion programmes and study trips, both virtually and in person. Engage in outreach activities such as open houses, competitions, hackathons and industry engagements. Develop high-quality digital and online learning content to support blended and self-paced learning. Take on academic administrative tasks, including course coordination, assessment planning and curriculum development. Collaborate with fellow educators and industry partners to improve teaching practice and curriculum design. Stay current with emerging technologies and pedagogical trends to ensure learner employability and industry alignment. Requirements Industry experience in game development and/or software development. Relevant qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Development or a related field. Proficiency with a major real-time engine (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine) and programming in C#, C++ and/or Python. Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, training or curriculum development is advantageous. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for nurturing aspiring developers. Able to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment. [What we are looking for] Expertise in: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science Generative AI (GenAI) and AI-assisted development Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR) Game, application and server backend development Cloud computing / DevOps Full stack web development 3D graphics programming (e.g. OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan), including shader and compute shader programming