Lecturer (Final Major Project Supervisor) Indie Game Development at Falmouth University
Job Description
Fixed Term, Part time, 7 hours per week, working from September 2025 until May 2026
About The Role
Falmouth University’s Games Academy is excited to offer the opportunity for a Lecturer (Final Major Project Supervisor) to join our MA Indie Game Development (IGD) program. This role is integral to guiding students through their final major project, IGD751, and is pivotal in shaping their research capabilities and academic success.
In this role, you will review and approve student proposals, providing tailored support to up to 30 students and guiding them through their independent research projects. Your responsibilities will include supervising, delivering research skills, and assessing student work. Collaborating with other supervisors and the Course Leader, you will ensure consistency in academic content, assessment standards, and student experience while adhering to quality assurance procedures.
You will conduct weekly live sessions, including group critiques, webinars, and tutorials, for a global cohort of students. In addition to these live sessions, you will provide pastoral support and academic guidance through various channels, including email, one-on-one meetings, and an online studio space. You will work closely with the course and module leaders to enhance the student learning experience.
The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the vibrant academic community at Falmouth University’s Games Academy and impact IGD education.
About You
We seek a candidate with a postgraduate degree and/or a PhD in IGD, HCI, or a related field or equivalent industry experience. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching and working with diverse student groups at the HE level. You should be student-focused, well-organised, digitally literate, and possess specialist knowledge in IGD, particularly in interdisciplinary approaches.
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Experience in conducting live tutorials, webinars, and online workshops.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing an outstanding online learning experience.
- A thorough understanding of assessment and pastoral support.
- Strong connections with the IGD industry and professional practice.
- Excellent digital literacy and outstanding interpersonal, organisational, and presentation skills.
- A comprehensive understanding of the principles and practicalities of online learning.
The closing date for the position is Sunday 7 September 2025.
Online interviews will take place week commencing 8 September 2025.
