Teaching Fellow in Games Design and Production at University of Salford

The University of Salford has a new vacancy for the a Teaching Fellow in Games Design and Production in the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology.

The BSc (Hons) Game Design & Production programme at Salford is a dynamic and exciting programme that fuses practice and theory to foster engaged and motivated students who can innovatively express ideas and stories through interactive media. It is currently based in a cutting-edge digital facility in the heart of Media City, a major national creative industries hub.

In line with games industry practice, candidates should have experience with agile management methodologies and practice, and creative production abilities. They will understand the making of games through professional production workflows, pipelines, and industry standard tooling, including art, programming, engines, and design tools.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience of working in teams to produce interactive content with a deep knowledge of games design practice and theory, combined with confident creative problem solving and an ability to communicate across art, programming and design disciplines.

Candidates should also have experience of teaching in higher education and should be able to demonstrate the ability to use innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance the learning experience of students. Teaching expertise in some of the following areas is essential: Game Design, Agile Management Practice, Iterative Design and Testing.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months.

A bit about the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

We are one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the north-west. We pride ourselves on the specialist programmes we offer which benefit from close relationships with industry. A hub of creativity and innovation, our programmes encompass music, dance, design, media, English and performing arts.

Our Arts, Media and Communications Centre delivers research into and across arts, humanities and social sciences. Our research anticipates and supports the needs of our media industry neighbours, such as ITV, BBC and Dock 10, developing high impact technologies.

Our £50million new Adelphi building is home to the next generation of forward-thinking artists, designers, performers, educators, fashion icons, pop-stars, dancers and musicians.

We have a dedicated campus at the heart of MediaCity, one of the country’s leading digital and media hubs.

We are proud to be a School that nurtures creativity, values talent, and provides a collaborative space in which our colleagues, students and partners can thrive.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working – we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development – a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Become unstoppable – apply today!