Game Art Lecturer

AIE Institute is a non-profit higher education provider specialising in digital games and interactive entertainment.
Our bachelor's degree in computer game development integrates the three game development sub-disciplines of game programming, game art and game design within a multi-disciplinary environment.
The degree has a strong technical, practical and career focus, delivered by highly qualified and industry experienced academic staff in a seriously fun and creatively demanding studio environment.
The position of Lecturer will contribute to teaching, learning and scholarship at AIE Institute.
The Lecturer is responsible for undertaking undergraduate teaching and learning, scholarship, and service and engagement.
Teaching responsibilities include scholarly approaches to the delivery of courses and innovative teaching and learning pedagogies.
AIE Institute is seeking to appoint an academic member of staff who will collaborate to implement curricula that meet the Threshold Standards 2021 under the Higher Education Standards Framework and professional accreditation standards, where relevant.
The Lecturer is also expected to provide academic advice and support to students within the policies and procedures of AIE Institute.
This role includes teaching in the areas of game art and animation including modelling, texturing, game environments, animation, character pipeline, digital lighting and visual effects and level design.
The appointee will also be expected to contribute to supervising teams as well as individual student projects and internships, and teaching joint cohort units in graphic design principles and art optimisation techniques.
AIE Institute is looking for applicants who will embrace our Core Values of Collaboration, Integrity, Achievement and Caring.
We embrace cultural diversity and believe our staff are a valuable asset to the student experience and student journey.
Postgraduate qualification in the discipline area or closely related fieldDemonstrated knowledge and skills in teaching and learning and in the discipline area, including at least two of the areas listed below- game art
- modelling and texturing for game environments
- principles of animation
- character pipeline
- character animation
- digital lighting and visual effects
- graphic design principles
Demonstrated skills in tools and software packages relevant to the areas listed above
Proven ability to provide high quality teaching at undergraduate level, with a sound understanding of current issues in the discipline areaProven track record of scholarly activities, publishing history or researchDemonstrated ability to work in a cross-disciplinary teamExperience in academic administration and willingness to support studentsProven track record in establishing and maintaining external relationships with industry or professional associationsAbility to work effectively in a team environment, and to work autonomouslyExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.PhD in the discipline area or related fieldExperience in various modes of teaching deliveryExperience in curriculum design and reviewExperience as a professional in the areaExperience in governance committees.Interview assessment processAppointment is subject to verification of qualifications and experienceAPPLICATIONS
Your application should include a covering letter in which you address the Selection Criteria.
In addition, your application should contain your full curriculum vitae including the following:
Full name, address, mobile and telephone number(s) and email addressNames, telephone numbers and email contact of at least three referees (no contact will be made without your permission)Employment history, including present position and notice requiredDetails of education, professional training and qualificationsDetails of relevant professional, consulting or industry experienceResearch interests and list of publications and research grants awardedAny other relevant information, such as offices held in professional bodies and community serviceAn indication of the earliest date on which you would be able to commence.*Salary is negotiable depending on experience
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