Lecturer - Games Programming

Dubizzle Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading creative education institute in Greater London is seeking a Games Programming lecturer to teach on their Games Design and Games Programming courses. Responsibilities include preparing tutorials and workshops, delivering engaging lessons, and providing feedback to enhance student learning. A Master’s degree or related Hons degree is required, along with strong communication skills and full working rights in the UK. This role is pivotal in inspiring and empowering the next generation of creatives.

Benefits

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or Hons degree.
• Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full working rights for work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning through various engaging methods.
• Enhance student learning experiences with feedback.
• Effectively mark assessments in a timely manner.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Master’s degree or related Hons degree

Tools

Unity

Unreal

C#

C++

Job description

Overview

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Compensation and Hours

Salary: £26.10 to £40.70 depending on experience
Hours: Full time or Part Time
Contract Type: Hourly Paid

Role

SAE London is seeking a Games Programming lecturer to collaborate on teaching in our Games Design and Games Programming courses. This role involves preparing and delivering on-campus teaching including tutorials and workshops.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate learning through a variety of engaging methods of pedagogy.
• Enhance students’ learning experience and outcomes through focussed talks, and delivery of lesson plans and course material as required.
• Providing timely and useful feedback to students to challenge their thinking and ensure understanding.
• Effective, consistent, and timely marking of assessments.

Essential Criteria

• Master’s degree in a related field, or Hons degree (in progress or complete and/or industry experience).
• Possess outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, be highly organised and possess good time management skills.
• Demonstrated student service orientation.
• Full working rights for work in the UK. This role is fully based on campus.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant industry experience in games programming/development pipeline and relevant software, specialisms including Unity or Unreal and C# or C++.
• Teaching experience, including the creation of session plans and preparation of materials.
• Specialisms including game engines, graphics programming, A.I., game optimisation, mobile development (Android &/or Swift), VR & AR, software development production, or other games development topics.
• Experience in project-based learning, using flipped teaching techniques and other contemporary forms of facilitating learning.
• Experience in using technology in learning, including virtual learning platforms.
• Ability to teach across other disciplines, including web, games art, games design, and content creation.
• PlayStation development experience.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Along with much of the creative sector, at SAE, we celebrate diversity and believe in the power of individuality. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background or experience. As a key member of our team, you\'ll play an important role in shaping the future of our students, empowering them to unleash their creativity and reach their full potential. We are committed to closing gaps in access and success for underrepresented groups. We especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

Application

For more information about the roles please contact Geoffrey Hill, Programme Leader Games & Web: [e-mail]

Don\'t miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative talent! Due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Please submit your interest by using the Apply button and uploading your latest CV and covering letter.

Note: SAE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London