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

[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