Reader (Games)
4 weeks ago
About the role
:We are looking to appoint a Reader in Games, where you will be expected to work towards a promotion to Professor, typically within a period of four to five years.
Games at SODA is connected to a rapidly growing industry in Manchester, which is reflected in the growing demand for courses as well as the interest in our graduates by industry-leading games companies. You will have an in-depth level of expertise, skills, and knowledge in multiple areas of games development such as Games Art, Games Design, Sound Design for Games, Tool Development, and Programming. You should have an international profile in research and/or practice as a games developer with a network of professional and academic contacts.
About you:
You will have clear vision and drive for the future direction of games and how this vision can be realised in the context of SODA. Be able to demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to games art and design through their own practice and to have significant knowledge of and engagement with leading-edge critical theory. Have a versatile approach and ability to contribute to a vibrant and collaborative team across a wide range of digital arts disciplines. The approach to Games is sought to match our own vision, where the games engine as an authoring tool may be applied to a range of contexts across media disciplines. You will contribute to the development of a culture of innovative practices in games at SODA. You will also support through contribution to teaching and learning across Foundation, UG, PGT and PGR supervision with clear evidence of outstanding communication and teaching practice skills is crucial as well as research and/or knowledge exchange.
