Doncaster College
HE Lecturer - Games Development & ESports
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Shape the Future of Games Development and Esports Education
Are you passionate about Games Development and Esports and ready to inspire the next generation of industry professionals?
DN Colleges Group is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable HE Lecturer in Games Development and Esports to join our Higher Education team. Based primarily at University Centre Doncaster (UCD), with collaboration across University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL), you will deliver high-quality teaching and academic support to undergraduate students studying programmes validated by the University of Hull.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing an innovative and engaging higher education experience, helping students achieve their academic and professional ambitions while contributing to the continued growth of Games Development and Esports provision across the Group.
Essential Criteria
- Degree in Games Development or a closely related subject area.
- Relevant subject expertise that will enhance the quality of Higher Education programmes.
- Experience of working within a Higher Education environment.
- Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
- Strong commitment to student success, quality improvement, equality, diversity and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver inspiring and effective teaching across Higher Education Games Development and Esports programmes.
- Provide high-quality personal academic support and guidance to students.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, development and programme enhancement activities.
- Participate in programme teams, committees, quality assurance processes and examination boards.
- Monitor and evaluate student engagement, achievement and progression data to support continuous improvement.
- Support student recruitment, induction, enrichment and promotional activities.
- Develop and share scholarly and industry-informed practice to enhance learning and teaching.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, university partners, external examiners and industry stakeholders.
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Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary
- Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
- 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
- On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
- Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 9th August
Interested?
If you would like to discuss this opportunity or require further information, please contact:
staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk
Join us and help shape the next generation of Games Development and Esports professionals. We welcome applications from talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence, innovation and student success.
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About Us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.
Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.
Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.
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