dBs Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Freelance Lecturer in Games Programming to join a fresh and dynamic teaching team.

This role is twofold; in the first instance we are looking for an experienced individual to lead the development of Game Development: Programming course content and resources across our centre in Manchester and secondly, to form part of the wider course delivery team in January 2024.

You will be part of a lively and supportive community, leading the development of our Game Development: Programming provision and helping set the standard by which the course will be run. This will lead on to teaching as a member of the lecturing team, within a variety of settings, using a variety of teaching and assessment methods, delivering a world-class experience for our students and establishing dBs Institute as a leader in Game Development: Programming tuition.

About You

This role would suit a Game Programmer/Developer with either an excellent Games Programming/Development portfolio and/or extensive experience in the games industry (freelance or contract work), with a particular focus on the development of games, games programming, middleware, games mechanics and integration of games.

Duties are primarily to develop and deliver teaching material in our timetabled sessions and support the students in our various Game orientated workshops and studios. You should have the ability to work closely with a variety of internal/external stakeholders, bringing diverse voices into the student experience, ensuring the support we give our students is culturally competent.

In addition, whilst guiding students through the game development process, you will be expected to supervise collaborative Game Development teams made up of Game Art, Game Programming and Music Tech students and support learners academically and pastorally throughout their programme of study.

This role could be considered on a freelance basis and the number of hours available could be negotiable. As such the flexibility this role offers could be tailored for the ideal candidate.

Qualifications/Experience (essential)

• Good honours degree in relevant subject area (ie. at 2.1 or First level).
• Excellent Games Design/ Art portfolio with a particular focus on games programming, game engines, middleware, games mechanics and integration of games.
• Experience of teaching Games within an HE environment.
• Experience of working in the games industry as Games Programmer or Games Developer (freelance or contract work) with a particular focus on games programming, game engines, middleware, games mechanics and integration of games.
• Strong, high-quality portfolio demonstrating varied abilities commensurate with the role.

Qualifications/Experience (desirable)

• Master's degree (or equivalent) and capacity to register for doctoral study/ or research if needed.
• Completed, or commitment to complete, a relevant teaching qualification such as Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or PGCHE.
• Experience of module leadership in HE
• Experience of leading the development, design, delivery and assessment of modules and courses at various levels.

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description and person specification.

Applications are to reach us by 1st November 2024 at 23:59. Please note that interviews may take place before the closing date.

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Access Creative College / dBs Institute are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Access Creative College / dBs Institute are committed to promoting a culture of Diversity and Inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. In recognition of our commitment, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented, which are those from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and People with Disabilities and Women.