Hourly Paid Lecturer - Games Programming in Liverpool

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group's institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK. Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities.

Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Requirements

• Salary: £26.10 to £40.70 depending on experience
• Hours: Full Time or Part Time
• Contract Type: Hourly Paid

SAE's Liverpool campus is seeking to hire a Hourly Paid team member to support delivery on the BSc Games Programming program. We are looking to build a candidate pool of industry practitioners and educators who can demonstrate current experience and a commitment to supporting the development of creative professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery on the BSc Games Programming program at SAE's Liverpool campus as an Hourly Paid team member.
• Engage with students across undergraduate levels and contribute to high-quality teaching practices and industry-aligned delivery.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in a related field, or significant industry experience, with demonstrable evidence of or willingness to commit appropriate professional development.
• Relevant industry experience in Games Programming / Games Development or Computer Science / Computer Studies and relevant software, specialisms including Unity or Unreal and C# or C++.
• Possess outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, be highly organised with good time management skills.
• Must have rights to work in the UK and live within commutable distance to campus.

Candidates should have excellent technical knowledge and an ability to engage and connect with students across all undergraduate levels. You will have a credible professional/industry profile, evidence of high-quality teaching practice, and experience in the delivery of further or higher education programmes. A degree in a relevant discipline is expected. Teaching and/or postgraduate qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Along with much of the creative sector, at SAE, we celebrate diversity and believe in the power of individuality. We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background or experience. As a key member of our team, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of our students, empowering them to unleash their creativity and reach their full potential. Like the industry, we are committed to closing gaps in access and success for underrepresented groups. To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

For more information about the roles please contact Geoffrey Hill, Programme Leader Games & Web: g.hill@sae.edu. If you are interested in applying for this position, then please complete the e-application form. Please attach your cover letter and CV to the form and submit. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Note: SAE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. Please submit your interest by using the Apply button and uploading your latest CV and covering letter.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London