Lecturer in Applied Computer Games

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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland – is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the highly coveted top 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities. Furthermore, 91% of our students are in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. We have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Department of Applied Computer Games, within the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment, is a dynamic and vibrant academic community with a strong track record in applied research, innovative teaching, and knowledge transfer activities. The department encompasses the academic areas of Games Design and Games Software Development, 3D Animation and Visualisation, and Digital Design. We have 17 academic staff and approximately 500 students enrolled in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

 

To support our continuing development, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Games Software Development. The primary purpose of this appointment is to play a leading role in the delivery and management of selected Applied Computer Games programmes, which includes both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The role involves teaching core software development topics such as C#, C++, Artificial Intelligence, OpenGL, Unity, and Unreal Engine. The candidate will also assist in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research theses, potentially support MSc teaching, and contribute to the growth and development of our teaching, research, consultancy, and knowledge transfer activities. Additionally, the candidate will expand our external collaboration networks for both research and teaching, contribute to new and enhanced curricula and taught provision in areas relevant to Applied Computer Games, and inspire current and future students.

Candidates for this lecturer post should be educated to at least masters level, or to a bachelor’s degree level and have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant industry experience. Evidence of a research record and successful grants applications will be an advantage. Experience in relevant industry sectors will be highly regarded. A strong personal desire and commitment to engage in teaching and to contribute to research/consultancy is required.

If you wish to know more about this opportunity, or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Dr Anand Philip, Head of Department of Applied Computer Games at Anand.Philip@gcu.ac.uk.

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The School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and is one of only two such Schools in Scotland to hold the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver Award for promoting gender equality and women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and allied STEMM subjects (surveying, environment and management of all themes) in higher education.

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