Job Description

Job Reference

0467-25

Date Posted

Thursday 12 June 2025

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

41,671 to 48,149 per annum pro rata

Basis

Part Time

Contract Type

Fixed Term up to one semester

Job Category / Type

Academic / Research

School / Service

School of Arts and Media

Hours

7.00 hours per week

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Job details

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By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you'll become part of a thriving community of talent that's united by a shared vision - to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen for a part time (hourly paid) Lecturer in Game Art and Games Design, with specialisms ranging from concept to prototype production. Candidates must possess excellent industry skills in using Maya, Photoshop and Unreal. The post covers two key undergraduate modules: XB2006 Games Loops (both programmes) and XB2005 Game Art Pipeline (Game Art programme). We will consider separate appointments, depending on candidate skill sets.


BA (Hons) Game Art and BA (Hons) Games Design are based within a specialist studio in the Victoria Building on the main campus. The building is also home to Animation, Design and Fashion programmes and the university's bespoke exhibition space, the PR1 Gallery.

About you:

We are seeking a positive individual who has a passion for games, an excellent understanding of diverse learning styles and the ability to support learners within the HE sector. You should bring a flexible approach to learning and teaching and a willingness to work effectively and constructively with colleagues and students. The successful candidate/s for this post must be student-focused and have Higher Education delivery experience and/or relevant industry experience. Applicants will need to have a undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and preferably a post graduate qualification in a relevant subject.


This position is based at the University's Preston campus. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact, Dr Jim Ingham via email in the first instance.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.


We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.


The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.


Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we're here to help you achieve great things.

Where opportunity creates success.