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THIS IS A FIXED-TERM CONTRACT FOR 2 YEARS
The Department of Applied Computer Games, within the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment at Glasgow Caledonian University, is a dynamic and vibrant academic community with a strong track record in applied research, innovative teaching, and knowledge transfer activities. The department brings together a highly motivated and exciting team encompassing the academic areas of Games Design and Games Software Development, 3D Animation and Visualisation, and Digital Design. We have 17 academic staff and approximately students enrolled in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational lecturer in 3D Animation/VFX/Games Art to contribute to the continued growth of our department. The primary purpose of this appointment is to play a leading role in our research and in the delivery and management of excellent learning and teaching of selected modules within our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The applicant should have the passion to champion the areas of 3D Animation and Visualisation for Games and VFX and be able to: contribute meaningfully to our consultancy and knowledge transfer activities; to expand our external collaboration networks for both research and teaching; to contribute to new and enhanced curricula and taught provision in areas relevant to Applied Computer Games; and to inspire current and future students.
Applicants should have a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline and have completed a doctorate or be nearing completion of a doctorate in a relevant subject area. Applicants should have prior academic experience in teaching and learning, and substantial research experience in relevant subject areas. Experience of applied research or systems development, and a strong personal desire and commitment to engage in innovative teaching and research, grant funding applications and/or consultancy/CPD services are essential. Experience in relevant industry sectors will be highly regarded.
Glasgow Caledonian University is the UK Modern University of the Year (Daily Mail University Guide, ) and we are ranked within the Top 50 UK universities by the Guardian University Guide,, and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide,. In all three guides, we are the top performing modern University in Scotland. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.
With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (82%) compared to other Scottish modern universities – with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA ). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22, students from nearly countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.
Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.
If you wish to know more about this opportunity, or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Dr Anand Philip, Head of Department of Applied Computer Games at .
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the.
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.
Please note that the appointments will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).