Course Leader – Games Art and Design

Norwich; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwich University of the Arts invites applications for a committed academic to lead the BA Games Art & Design course. The post offers an exciting opportunity to develop a future-focused curriculum through collaboration across disciplines, teaching and research.

The postholder will work with the Director of Digital Arts, Computing and Games and other Course Leaders, leading and promoting the course, advancing pedagogy, research and employability for students, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience in academic leadership and governance.
• Substantial knowledge of the games sector and art for games.
• Ability to develop and deliver collaborative projects and employability opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote the BA Games Art & Design course.
• Collaborate with other Course Leaders and Director of Digital Arts, Computing and Games.
• Drive curriculum development, pedagogy, research and knowledge exchange.
• Promote courses to prospective students and teachers locally and internationally.
• Ensure inclusive practices and stakeholder engagement.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a committed academic to lead our sector-leading BA Games Art & Design course. The post offers an exciting opportunity to continue development of a future focused and critically engaged curriculum, working with colleagues across disciplines to collaborate through teaching and research.

The postholder will work closely with the Director of Digital Arts, Computing and Games and other Course Leaders in the programme area. The role includes leadership, management and promotion of the Games Art & Design course; close collaboration with BA (Hons) Games Development course, teaching across the programme according to specialist knowledge, and advancing pedagogy, research and knowledge exchange in the subject area.

You will be an experienced academic leader with the vision, insight, commitment and skills to further develop, deliver and promote Norwich’s Games Art and Design provision. You will have substantial knowledge of the national and international games sector, alongside specialist subject expertise in the creation of art for games, particularly in Concept Art and/or Asset Production. You will be able demonstrate sustained engagement as a practitioner, researcher and/or industry professional. You will have a strong network of key partners and contemporary industry contacts, and the ability to develop and deliver significant collaborative projects, and to explore and enhance employability and career opportunities for the students.

The successful applicant will be an excellent teacher who puts inclusivity at the heart of their practice. You will be an advocate for your discipline, promoting the courses to prospective students and teachers, both at home and internationally. You will have the ability to work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, bringing diverse voices into our student experience and ensuring the support we give our students is culturally competent. You will have the ambition to equip students with the social and cultural capital that will allow them to confidently grasp graduate-level opportunities and challenges.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent skills in organisation, management, team building and evidence of enhancing student educational experience and outcomes. A collaborative and collegiate approach to leadership and teamworking is an essential attribute for this role. Norwich University of the Arts delivers excellence through its commitment to the campus experience, availability of staff and tangible creative community. Consequently, significant on-campus presence is required for this role.

Salary: From £53,000 to £60,000 per annum

Closing Date: 28/10/2026 11:00 pm

Interview Date: 12/11/2026