BA/BSc(Hons) Digital Media Design and BA(Hons) Game Arts and Design are exciting connected courses in the School of Art, Design and Architecture. They are part of the Design area, which includes connected programmes of study at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. They have collaborative relationships with School research clusters, in particular i-DAT (Institute of Digital Art and Technology), an open research lab for playful experimentation with creative technology. Facilities include a unique 40 seat, 9m Full Dome digital projection environment with state of the art digital fabrication suites coming online.
We are seeking a lecturer with HE teaching experience to support primarily undergraduate study, contributing to practical and theoretical teaching in order to develop student creativity that is supported by a solid work methodology. You should be able to evidence an evolving teaching profile appropriate to this role as well as experience in relation to the fast moving and developing game and digital media industry, and have extensive knowledge in game arts (in particular 3D modelling and animation), media design, as well as immersive environments and virtual/augmented reality. The position requires someone who is able to inspire students and exhibit a broad range of skills to teach with industry standard software tools such as Unity (C#), Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter. The role may also involve delivery at postgraduate level.
A high level degree in a relevant discipline is essential. We will consider applications that evidence extensive practical or industrial experience in relevant areas, with aspirations to engage in meaningful research, innovation, commercialisation and public engagement.
Working closely with the existing team, you will take part in curriculum development and course management as required. The role also includes delivery of teaching/lectures, module leadership, personal tutoring, assessment and feedback, maintaining quality of delivery as well as organisation of educational field trips/visits, visiting lectures, career spines, student work placements and end of year shows as required.
At the University, being an outstanding teacher involves being an outstanding scholar. This role requires continued development of professional practice in the subject ensuring that innovations in learning practice are adopted and that methods of learning and delivery continuously develop, so that the University is at the forefront of teaching practice and innovation.
Please include a PDF portfolio of practice with your application or a link to your website.
For more information please visit:
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-game-arts-and-design
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-digital-media-design
Contact for informal discussion: Chris Bennewith, Head of School - chris.bennewith@plymouth.ac.uk
This is a part-time position working 22.2 hours per week on a fixed-term for two years due to business demands.
The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.
University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students.
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