Associate Lecturer in Game Art

UCLan; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK university in Preston is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Game Art. The role involves supporting learners in higher education and requires excellent industry skills and a relevant undergraduate degree. Candidates should have a passion for games, understand diverse learning styles, and bring experience in higher education delivery. The university is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Comprehensive employee benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education delivery appreciated.
• Relevant industry experience is a plus.
• Flexible approach to learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support learners within the HE sector.
• Work effectively and constructively with colleagues and students.

Skills

Excellent industry skills

Passion for games

Understanding of diverse learning styles

Ability to support learners

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject

Job description

About the role:

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Lecturer in Game Art. Candidates must possess excellent industry skills.

BA (Hons) Game Art is based within a specialist studio in the Victoria Building on the main campus. The building is also home to Animation, Design and Fashion programmes and the university’s bespoke exhibition space, the PR1 Gallery.

About you:

We are seeking a positive individual who has a passion for games, an excellent understanding of diverse learning styles and the ability to support learners within the HE sector. You should bring a flexible approach to learning and teaching and a willingness to work effectively and constructively with colleagues and students. The successful candidate/s for this post must be student-focused and have Higher Education delivery experience and/or relevant industry experience. Candidates will also need to have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.