Lecturer in Games Development

Build Tomorrow’s Coders for Today’s Games Industry

The College of Esports—the world’s leading university-level institution dedicated to esports and the global games business—is seeking a forward-thinking, technically skilled Lecturer in Games Development. This is an incredible opportunity to inspire students who live and breathe gaming, while preparing them to thrive in one of the world’s fastest-evolving digital sectors.

About the Role

You will join a vibrant and industry-focused academic team to deliver practical, engaging teaching across areas such as:

• Gameplay programming and engine scripting
• Software architecture and systems design
• Debugging, optimisation, and version control workflows
• Collaborative game development with art and design teams

Expect to teach with Unreal Engine, Unity, and languages such as C++, C#, and Python, supporting students in creating impressive technical portfolios and studio-ready skills.

Start Date: as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive, practice-based teaching across Games Development modules
• Design and update course content to reflect the current game industry landscape
• Mentor students on technical projects and help shape their career-readiness
• Collaborate with Games Art and Design lecturers on cross-disciplinary pipelines
• Engage in digital and blended learning strategies
• Contribute to ongoing course development and innovation
• Embed accessibility, safeguarding, and inclusive practice in learning environments
• Participate in events that promote student engagement and employability

Person Specification:

Essential / Desirable ('E'/'D')

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s & Master’s in Games Programming, Computer Science, or related field; PGCert (or willingness to obtain one) (E)
• PhD in relevant subject; FHEA status (D)

Experience

• Academic or industry experience in gameplay programming/systems design; C++/Unreal Engine proficiency (E)
• Industry background in commercial development, agile workflows, tools programming (D)

Technical Skills

• Strong grasp of C++, C#, or Python; familiarity with Unreal Engine, Unity, or other major platforms (E)
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git) or technical art collaboration (D)

Teaching Skills

• Engaging, inclusive teaching style; ability to create effective technical learning materials (E)
• Familiarity with safeguarding, digital accessibility, and curriculum design (D)

Attributes

• Team-player, creative problem-solver, student-focused, proactive in continuous improvement (E)
• Past interdisciplinary work with artists, designers, or producers in education or development (D)

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