Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Games

Location: Markeaton Street, Derby, DE22 3AW

The Discipline of Computing and Mathematics sits at the leading edge of teaching, research, and innovation, with a strong academic reputation in undergraduate and postgraduate education, research, and knowledge transfer. The Discipline delivers an expanding range of programmes including undergraduate degrees in Computer Games, Computer Games Modelling and Animation, Computer Science, and Information Technology. We offer traditional campus-based programmes at our modern campus in the heart of Derby including our new custom built Computer Games Laboratory located at the Institute of Technology. Building on recent REF, KEF and TEF success, we are investing in, and growing a number of key areas.

About the Role

To support this expansion we are investing in an appointment at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level in Computer Games Programming or Computer Games Design. The successful candidate will have interests in areas such as Unity or Unreal, C#, 2D and 3D design tools, sound design tools, immersive technologies, game play, and other tools and best practice at the leading edge of the Computer Games Industry and/or applications of Computer Games technology to diverse sectors.

As a Lecturer, you will have potential to deliver a high quality student focussed student experience, a growing reputation and record of excellence which demonstrates an emerging contribution to the furtherance of knowledge in your discipline, potential to grow this reputation with the production of high quality outputs or enterprise activities, and potential to attract or contribute to external projects.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will be able to evidence the progression, development, and impact of this contribution both in teaching, and in research/enterprise.

In this role, with your teaching, innovation, enterprise, and emerging leadership skills, you will contribute to raising the national and international profile of our School and University. You will support the ongoing development and delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, mentor students and colleagues, and become a key member of our team. You will engage with a variety of responsibilities including teaching, education, research, enterprise, and administrative duties in alignment with the School strategy and goals.

Anticipated interview date: 14^th May 2025. Interviews will be held on-site at our Markeaton Street campus.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated professional with a PhD in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience, ideally with published game titles. Candidates should demonstrate potential to secure external funding or lead enterprise activities and have a growing profile within academia or the games industry.

A strong commitment to enhancing the student experience, supporting attainment, and driving engagement is essential. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, along with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively. 

A commitment to continuous academic and professional development, the ability to develop project proposals, and experience collaborating with regional, national, or international networks, and a desire to develop leadership and mentoring skills, will be key to success in this role.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Alistair McEwan, Head of Discipline - Computing and Mathematics via a.mcewan@derby.ac.uk 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

Advert Closes: Sunday 27 April 2025

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