Lecturer, Game Design & Interactive Worlds

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development

LinkedIn Learning access

Parental leave

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a continuing full-time role to shape a new Game Design major within the Bachelor of Design. You will lead studio teaching connecting interactive worlds with architecture, landscape, urbanism and interior design.

You will develop a research or creative practice while mentoring diverse students in a collaborative faculty, with opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and curriculum innovation.

Qualifications

• PhD in design or related field or equivalent achievements.
• Postsecondary teaching experience in game design or related areas.
• Strong studio-based, student-centered teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead studio-based teaching in Game Design focusing on Unreal Engine and level design.
• Develop and coordinate an introductory Game Design subject building foundational skills.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and assessment design.
• Grow a research or creative practice in game design and interactive media.
• Build industry partnerships and mentor students toward professional practice.

Skills

Tertiary teaching experience

Studio-based teaching

Curriculum development

Inclusive game design education

Education

PhD in design or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Blueprints

C++

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a continuing full-time role to shape a new Game Design major within the Bachelor of Design. You will lead studio teaching connecting interactive worlds with architecture, landscape, urbanism and interior design.

You will develop a research or creative practice while mentoring diverse students in a collaborative faculty, with opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and curriculum innovation.