Doncaster College
HE Lecturer - Games Development
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Inspire the Next Generation of Game Developers
Are you passionate about game development and eager to shape the future of the industry? We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable HE Game Development Lecturer to join our Higher Education team. Based primarily at University Centre Doncaster, you will teach and support undergraduate students studying Game Development programmes validated by the University of Hull.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong industry knowledge and experience of modern game development technologies to help students develop the technical, creative and professional skills needed for successful careers in the gaming sector. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, supporting student achievement, and contributing to the ongoing development of an innovative and industry-relevant curriculum.
Essential Criteria
- Degree in Game Development or a closely related subject.
- Experience working within a Higher Education environment.
- Strong subject expertise in game development and a commitment to enhancing programme quality.
- Experience of working with Unreal Engine 5.
- Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across Higher Education Game Development programmes.
- Provide personal academic support and guidance to undergraduate students.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, development and enhancement activities.
- Participate in programme teams, quality assurance processes, examination boards and academic committees.
- Support student recruitment, induction, retention and progression activities.
- Develop and share scholarly and professional practice that enhances learning and teaching.
- Assist in programme evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, university partners and industry stakeholders to strengthen Higher Education provision.
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Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary
- Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme
- 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: 30th September
Interested?
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.
Join us and help shape the future of game development education, inspiring students to achieve their ambitions and succeed in a fast-growing creative industry.
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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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