Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Games Art

About the role
The role will be based at Staffordshire University’s London campus, which was founded in 2019 and is a pioneering campus dedicated to educating the digital innovators of the future. It is the University’s first campus outside the Midlands and is located in the Here East Building in Stratford, East London.

We are looking for a candidate who can help build our industry relationships in London, the UK and internationally. In addition to developing and delivering outstanding teaching and learning, you will have the exciting opportunity to contribute towards our ambitious research and enterprise strategy alongside a team of dedicated games professionals. You will get the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who will support and encourage your career development. This will include mentorship, research support, and guidance towards achieving HEA fellowship if you do not already hold this.

You will also help us grow our sector-leading and award-winning undergraduate and postgraduate provision, and engage with ongoing recruitment activities.

Main Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer are to:

• Develop teaching material
• Teach and assess students
• Demonstrate techniques
• Engage in CPD and maintain subject proficiency
• Engage with recruitment and outreach activities
• Participate in or contribute towards research or scholarship.
• Liaise with industry partners
• Contribute to community engagement, including schools and colleges
• Supervise final-year projects and help prepare students for their post-university careers

Your teaching will focus on 3D Games Art across a range of Games Design & Development courses. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic colleagues with an understanding of traditional workflows (Traditional Art, Life Drawing, Concept Art) and a demonstrable expertise in a number of the following Digital areas:

• Digital Art
• 3D Modelling (Hard Surface, Organic & Environment)
• Digital Sculpting
• Unwrapping
• Texturing
• Rigging
• Animation
• Rendering
• Game Engine VFX

Contact For Informal Discussion
Danny Flint, Course Director daniel.flint@staffs.ac.uk.

Who is Staffordshire University?
Staffordshire University is an award-winning institution with over 100 years experience in delivering excellent higher education. Our main Stoke-on-Trent campus is located in the heart of the UK, with Centres of Excellence located in the towns of Stafford and Shrewsbury.

After a highly successful year in 2019, which included entering THE World University rankings for the first time, securing TEF Gold, and climbing in all the league tables, our university has constantly expanded its physical presence through new and industry-leading building developments and facilities. Looking towards our 2030 strategy, we are now transforming specific business processes to improve the student experience and integrate a wider feeling of inclusion and safety for our on-campus community.

Rewards and Benefits
In return for your dedication, we have a competitive benefits package available.

• Competitive incremental rates of Pay
• 37 days Annual Leave plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Access to continued professional and personal development
• An opportunity to become part of the wider University community
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus
• Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans

We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. All applicants are advised to complete and submit your applications as soon as possible.

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