Game Design Tutor– 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 at our Sydney and Canberra campuses.
The position of Tutor is to assist in the delivery of a high-quality Art curriculum to AIE Institute students plus liaise with other teaching staff. This position is responsible for helping students learn and understand new concepts and provide assistance both in individual and group settings. You will provide feedback to both the lecturer/s as well as the Academic Director when requested as to the students’ progress and any concerns you may have. 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
- Graduate 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 design
- level design
- interactive narrative design
- quality assurance and gameplay testing
- critical game studies
- game studies for wellbeing
- human computer interaction and user experience
design
- graphical user interface design
- virtual and augmented reality technologies
- game development
- game production
- computer graphics using shaders
- design and application of shaders
- sound design for games
- entrepreneurship and commercialisation in games.
- 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
- 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.
Please note that this is a part time position 0.4 FTE.
