Job Description

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Doing things differently.

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Fixed Term Lecturer/Senior Lecturer BA Hons Games Art

38,394 - 56,292 pa (pro rata)


Fixed term one year contract / part time

About the Role

The BA (Hons) Games Art and FdA Games Art courses are part of the Digital Screen Arts subject area, situated within the Design & Digital Arts Department. The subject area, which includes BSc (Hons) Games Design, FdSc Games Technology, BA (Hons) Animation, and BA (Hons) Visual Effects Art, builds on an established track record of highly employable alumni with strong creative and academic abilities, to ensure students graduate with a unique combination of knowledge, skills and attributes aligned to the creative industries of the future.


As lecturer or senior lecturer in a 0.7 FTE role, you will be teaching 3.5 days-a-week on modules from both games art courses, developing students' passion for and aptitude in digital art for games production. You will be responsible for the planning and effective delivery of module content, working effectively with the games team to contribute creative and dynamic, learner-centred approaches to teaching and learning. The curriculum is designed to offer many course, module, and project-level collaborative opportunities requiring close working with the course leaders and subject area Principal Lecturer to maximise inter-disciplinary opportunities.


We are seeking someone with a passion for games art, primarily with skills in 3D in-game asset creation and additional 2D visual development skills. You will ideally have both academic and industry experience within the subject area, possessing wider contextual knowledge current to games and games-related industries. Please attach a portfolio/reel link to your work in your application.


Additionally, your experience and creativity will support students in pushing the boundaries of games art beyond typical or overused visual conventions, inspiring innovation to immerse, engage, and entertain a new generation of players.


For more details, please look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every requirement, so don't be put off if you don't match these perfectly.

About Us

Nottingham School of Art & Design is one of the world's leading art and design schools; we have been influencing, inspiring and innovating for over 175 years. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we're a diverse community of artists, designers, and creatives at the heart of one of the UK's most innovative cities.


Catalysts of change and new thinking, we nurture the best creative and digital talent. We give our students the freedom to take risks and express their creativity and individuality. We carry out bold, original and daring research. We believe in the power of connectivity, collaborating with creative minds around the globe and working with the creative sector to develop highly employable graduates. We bring different disciplines together to inspire our students to think beyond their passion and make a bigger impact, from sustainability to enterprise and social justice.


For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact

Jeremy Moorshead, Digital Screen Arts Principal Lecturer

at

jeremy.moorshead@ntu.ac.uk.

Join Us

Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers.


We also offer:

30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata

Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan

with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with

minimum NTU contributions of 8%.

Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues. And a whole lot moreFind out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.


Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.


Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.