At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students in Game Design and Development at undergraduate level.
- Company: Abertay University, a modern institution with a global outlook.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, private medical insurance, and cultural training.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in an international setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of game design in beautiful Hainan, China.
- Qualifications: Experience in game design, user experience, and creative skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38784 - 56536 £ per year.
Based in Hainan, China, this is a full-time, permanent position at Grade 7/8 (£38,784.49 - £56,535.57) depending on experience.
Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high-quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.
As part of Abertay University’s continued evolution of its sector-leading programmes, we have partnered with Communication University of China (CUC) and are seeking to recruit a Lecturer in Game Design and Development. As a Lecturer, you will provide student-centered teaching at undergraduate level across our joint game design and game art Honours degree provision.
We are particularly keen to attract applicants with academic experience and professional creative skills in a number of the following areas:
- User experience and interaction design
- Data-driven design and player analytics
- Game mechanics and systems design
- Game engine implementation, scripting and prototyping
- Game jam design and delivery
To support the role holder, all teaching materials for the first term of delivery will be pre-prepared, although we welcome an evolution of those materials from the role holder. Local and remote support will also be available.
The successful candidate will be offered a market competitive gross salary ranging from £38,784.49 - £56,535.57 per annum, as benchmarked in accordance with sector practice in China, taking into account your experience, performance and grade of the position.
Individuals will be responsible for any worldwide taxes and social security arising on your income. This includes, but is not limited to, University income and personal income such as bank interest, dividend income and rental income.
If required, support to relocate to China will be provided, including a tax briefing from our tax advisors in both your home country and China. The purpose of these briefings is to help you feel comfortable with your tax affairs in each country.
You will receive a monthly pension allowance in lieu of a pension and private medical insurance for you and your accompanying dependents, subject to the disclosure of any known pre-existing medical conditions.
You will receive a tax-free relocation allowance (typically 10% of your salary up to a maximum of £8000) to support the costs of your relocation to China. Such costs may include flights, shipping, temporary accommodation, purchasing excess baggage, and ground transportation.
Understanding and adapting to cultural differences is critical to the success of an international relocation. The University emphasises the importance of cultural awareness and expects you and your eligible dependents to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all professional and personal interactions.
Any offer will be contingent upon having and retaining a valid right to work in China and providing the necessary documentation in support of this. The University will support the visa process and any associated costs for you and your dependents.
If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system.
Committed to Equal Opportunities.
