Associate Lecturer in Contextual and Theoretical Studies – BA Hons Games Design

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London College of Communication
School of Screen
LCC - Elephant and Castle, London UK
Hourly Paid Lecturer
£53.76 per hour

Fixed Term - tba

Hourly paid - tba hours per week

26 August 2019 23:55

The opportunity

Your main responsibilities will be working as part of the BA Games Design Contextual and Theoretical Studies team including preparation, teaching, assessment, student support and administration of the CTS across years 1, 2 & 3.

In year 1 the role typically involves teaching and supporting students in developing an understanding of how theory relates to practice as well as developing academic researching and writing skills. Year 2 focuses on preparation for writing a thesis proposal and in year 3 you will supervise a thesis group. You will work closely with other academic staff, including the CTS coordinator, the CTS team and the course leader. You will make a significant contribution to the quality of learning and support our students receive in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully.

Further information should be viewed on the course pages before application https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/animation-interactive-film-and-sound/undergraduate/ba-hons-games-design-lcc

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching theory ideally in Higher Education.

You will have a critical historical and theoretical knowledge of Games Studies as well as an understanding of Games and Play in the wider context of visual communications such as AR, VR, interactivity, animation and VFX. You will have a knowledge and expertise in the global social, cultural, environmental, political and economic issues that are transforming Game Studies and Game Design practices and discourses. You will take a dynamic and innovative approach to supporting excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity.

PG Cert teaching qualification desirable or equivalent experience.

Interviews will be held w/c 9th September.

If you have any specific queries about this role please contact the course leader - r.caseley@lcc.arts.ac.uk 

For general queries contact Lesley Wilkins, Staffing Administrator - lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk

What we offer

 

We are UAL

London College of Communication is a pioneering world leader in design and media education. With the communications sector constantly evolving at a rapid speed, we work at the cutting edge of new thinking and developments to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future. Our course provision reflects the breadth of expertise housed within the most diverse creative agency including: journalism, advertising, PR and publishing; photography; film, television and sound; communications and media; graphic communication; spatial communication; design cultures; and interactive and visual communication.

We offer excellent hourly rates for lecturing part-time, either during daytime or evenings. This is a teaching role without comparison offering you the opportunity to work with some of the finest students in your field. You will also have the chance to freshen up your own thinking, to learn in an environment supportive of everyone's development, and to enhance your career.
 

Our culture

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.