Lecturer (Final Major Project Supervisor) Indie Game Development

Falmouth University

  • Penryn, Cornwall
  • £38,784-44,746 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
About The RoleFor more than 120 years, we've been at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Building on that heritage, we're now harnessing the power of digital technology to ensure we're making an impact in the future economy.The creative culture at our core is not confined to our Cornwall campuses; with our online degrees established in 2016, students can explore their creative potential from anywhere, whilst being taught by our academic community with real industry connections. We are committed to continuing to expand our horizons and moving our online portfolio forward.Falmouth University's Games Academy is excited to offer the opportunity for a Lecturer (Final Major Project Supervisor) to join our MA Indie Game Development (IGD) program. This role is integral to guiding students through their final major project, IGD751, and is pivotal in shaping their research capabilities and academic success.In this role, you will review and approve student proposals, providing tailored support to up to 30 students and guiding them through their independent research projects. Your responsibilities will include supervising, delivering research skills, and assessing student work. Collaborating with other supervisors and the Course Leader, you will ensure consistency in academic content, assessment standards, and student experience while adhering to quality assurance procedures.You will conduct weekly live sessions, including group critiques, webinars, and tutorials, for a global cohort of students. In addition to these live sessions, you will provide pastoral support and academic guidance through various channels, including email, one-on-one meetings, and an online studio space. You will work closely with the course and module leaders to enhance the student learning experience.The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the vibrant academic community at Falmouth University's Games Academy and impact IGD education.About YouWe seek a candidate with a postgraduate degree and/or a PhD in IGD, HCI, or a related field or equivalent industry experience. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching and working with diverse student groups at the HE level. You should be student-focused, well-organised, digitally literate, and possess specialist knowledge in IGD, particularly in interdisciplinary approaches.We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
  • Experience in conducting live tutorials, webinars, and online workshops.
  • Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing an outstanding online learning experience.
  • A thorough understanding of assessment and pastoral support.
  • Strong connections with the IGD industry and professional practice.
  • Excellent digital literacy and outstanding interpersonal, organisational, and presentation skills.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the principles and practicalities of online learning.
For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email recruitment@falmouth.ac.uk.Due to the online nature of this role, it can be worked remotely, however the successful candidate must be based within the UK and be able to start in September 2025.The closing date for the position is Sunday 7 September 2025.Online interviews will take place week commencing 8 September 2025.About UsIn return for you hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including:- Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%- Life Assurance- 35 days + 8 days bank holiday- Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech SchemeFull details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs.A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full.Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.

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