Keele University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Game Design within the School of Humanities, who will serve as programme lead for our new undergraduate programme. This is an exciting chance to shape a new course at a time that Keele is growing its provision of creative arts and industries degrees.
The ideal candidate will have experience of a creative approach to designing and delivering a higher education curriculum at undergraduate level. This role requires a versatile approach and ability to deliver across different areas of Game Design, contributing to a vibrant and collaborative team, building links to industry professionals, and developing partnerships with regional colleges and schools.
The successful candidate will ensure a positive student experience by leading the teaching, assessment, and administration processes of the programme. They will guide students in their own creative practice and critical thinking, bringing together storytelling, technological innovation, and professional preparation.
Candidates should have excellent conceptual understanding and digital skills in game design. They will demonstrate experience in a relevant area of Game Design that could include 3D modelling for games, game art, or storytelling and worldmaking. They will have experience of using current industry standard techniques and processes with a proficiency in industry-standard software and knowledge of games engines.
The role sits in the Education & Scholarship academic job family, so to complement their teaching the successful candidate will develop their academic profile with self-directed projects, which could include educational initiatives, scholarly or pedagogical publications, or practice-based creative outputs, commensurate with their career stage.
A good first degree in a relevant discipline is required; the successful candidate will have either a higher-level qualification such as a Masters, PhD, or relevant professional experience, potentially in industry and/or education.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.
Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from women for this role.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit:
Please complete an online application form and submit as part of your application: (i) an academic CV, (ii) a covering letter of two sides A4 explaining how you meet the person specification; (iii) a sample of work that indicates your approach to scholarship (this could be a publication, a creative production, or a report on an educational project, for example).
In your covering letter, please explicitly state/indicate whether you are applying for Lecturer or Senior Lecturer.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of School, Prof. Nicholas Seager (n.p.seager@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.
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