Game Art Lecturer

Game Art Lecturer-AIE Institute

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.

The appointee will also be expected to contribute to Game Art and game programming majors, supervising teams as well as individual student projects and internships. The appointee will also be expected to teach joint cohort units in Game Art, computer graphics using shaders, design and application of shaders, sound design and entrepreneurship.

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.

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in the discipline area or closely related field
• Demonstrated 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
    - level design
    - graphic design principles
    - art optimisation techniques.

• 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 area
• Proven track record of scholarly activities, publishing history or research
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team
• Experience in academic administration and willingness to support students
• Proven track record in establishing and maintaining external relationships with industry or professional associations
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and to work autonomously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable 

• PhD in the discipline area or related field
• Experience in various modes of teaching delivery
• Experience in curriculum design and review
• Experience as a professional in the area
• Experience in governance committees.

Interview assessment process
Appointment is subject to verification of qualifications and experience

APPLICATIONS
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 address
• Names, 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 required
• Details of education, professional training and qualifications
• Details of relevant professional, consulting or industry experience
• Research interests and list of publications and research grants awarded
• Any other relevant information, such as offices held in professional bodies and community service
• An indication of the earliest date on which you would be able to commence.
   

*Salary is negotiable depending on experience
*Position is part time (0.4) for the second semester