Lecturer in Games Design - High Wycombe, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire New University
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Description

Location
High Wycombe


Contract Type
Permanent


Salary Range
£37,099 - £41,732


Hours per week
37


Closing Date
07/04/2024


Ref No
1479


Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary - £37,099 - £41,732

  • Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
  • BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastestgrowing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.
  • This exciting role within the School of Creative and Digital Industries is for a Lecturer in Games Design to teach on our BSc Games Development and BA 3D Game Art programmes.
We are particularly looking for talented individuals with industry level experience in:


  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity
  • Maya
  • 3ds Max
  • Please note, knowledge of coding and or blueprints would be an advantage.
  • You will be expected to teach at our High Wycombe campus, our teaching base at Pinewood Studios and online.

What we offer:

- a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

  • Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.
Please click here to view our employee handbook.

  • If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing Date: 7 April 2024

Interview Date:
w/c 15 April 2024

  • If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
  • The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
Lecturer in Games Design
School: Creative and Digital Industries

Grade:
AC2
Location: Relevant University campus as advised, with travel to other campuses as required
Responsible to: Deputy Head of School or designee
Job Purpose:

  • Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience.
  • Undertake research, professional practice and enterprise activity as outlined within the BNU Academic Framework
  • Be a teamplayer and contribute to the wider work of the School and University
  • Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:


Education:


  • Undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including personal tutoring; student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.
  • Achieve student satisfaction demonstrating a commitment to 'customer focus' and contributing to the achievement of strong NSS results.
  • Demonstrate inclusive practice in curriculum design and delivery. Work to eliminate attainment gaps.
  • Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and/or School.
  • Support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and workrelated activities.
  • Deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.
  • Plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of Digital technologies.
  • Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
  • Engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

Research and Professional Practice:


  • Conduct research and scholarly activity of relevance to the lecturing role and/or area of professional practice and aligns own research with their teaching and learning
  • Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.
  • Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to research, enterprise and/or the relevant profession.
  • Maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.
  • Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies, as applicable.

Leadership and Management:


  • Demonstrate involvement in the support and development of Graduate Teaching Associates, contributing to the recruitment a
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