Senior Lecturer in Computer Games Development

At Leeds Trinity University, we aspire to make a difference to the people, the professions and the places that we serve, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our University community.  We are ranked top in Yorkshire for learning community and pride ourselves on being the University where our students are a name, not just a number. The University has a distinctive, employability-focused educational offer and works closely with employers to address the skills needs of today’s workforce. Applications are invited for the following post:

Senior Lecturer in Computer Games Development

Hours of Work:            Full-time (1.0 fte)

Contract type:             Permanent

Salary:                        The starting salary will be from £45,585 up to £54,395 per annum in

                                   Grade 8, depending on qualifications and experience.

The School of Computer Science is in search of a seasoned lecturer or professional practitioner to spearhead our upcoming BSc Computer Science with Games Development programme. Launching in September 2024, this programme aims to cultivate graduates poised to thrive in the UK's expansive entertainment industry. They’ll guide students through their inaugural year in this programme, deliver crucial modules and play a central role in attracting prospective students.

The successful candidate will have a portfolio of technical skills accompanied by an extensive knowledge of the theory and practical application of modern computing techniques for the creation of computer games. They will deliver innovative teaching across a core programme of study in games development. We are looking for a candidate who can lead teaching and practice around core modules such as software development, games programming and artificial intelligence.

As we grow our Computer Science provision and move into having more of a presence in Leeds City Centre we have an exciting opportunity for new colleagues to join the lecturing team.  Initially, you will be based at Horsforth Campus, but it is expected you will relocate to the Leeds City Campus in the Academic Year 2024/25. Through our Agile working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

We welcome applications from candidates who have a PhD (or who are close to completing their PhD) in Computing (or a closely related area of study) or who have an equivalent portfolio of experience. Applicants with a professional qualification with a chartered institute or professional body are welcome.

Closing date for applications: 3 April 2024. Interviews for this post are expected to take place on 19 and 22 April 2024.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Nicky Danino, Head of School N.Danino@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Further details and the online application are available at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk or call 0113 283 7130.

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented within the University: LGBT+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.

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