Job Title: Lecturer in Games Design and Creative Media
Reference Number: BEDS2959
Department / Faculty and Division: School of Computing, Engineering, and Creative Industries
Closing date: 17th Aug 2026
Interview date: W/C 7th September 2026
The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Games Design and Creative Media to join its School of Computing, Engineering and Creative Industries at an exciting point of growth and transformation. This is a broad, practice-focused role supporting teaching, project supervision and curriculum development across Games, Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Media, Film, and the wider Creative Technologies portfolio.
The post will contribute to established undergraduate provision, as well as the School’s new MA Games Art and MSc Games Design programmes. You will help shape an engaging, contemporary and industry-relevant student experience aligned with the University’s Career-Powered Education approach.
The School brings together computing, engineering and the creative industries, creating strong opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, applied research and collaboration with employers. Our approach is defined by real-world learning, close alignment with industry and regional skills needs, and a commitment to social mobility and student success.
The Role:
- Deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching across Games Design, Games Development, Creative Media and related subject areas.
- Design and develop engaging learning materials, practical activities and assessments that reflect current professional practice.
- Contribute to curriculum development, course enhancement and quality assurance across undergraduate and postgraduate provision.
- Support students through academic guidance, project supervision, assessment feedback and personal tutoring.
- Engage in research, knowledge exchange, consultancy or professional practice appropriate to your expertise.
- Work with colleagues and external partners to strengthen employer engagement, live briefs, events, competitions and other practice-based opportunities.
- Contribute to the wider academic, administrative and collaborative work of the School.
About you:
We are looking for an enthusiastic academic or experienced practitioner with strong expertise in Games Design and/or Games Development and the ability to contribute across a broader Creative Media portfolio (e.g. Media and Film (post) Production). Relevant expertise may include game design theory and practice, prototyping and playtesting, level or systems design, UI/UX, accessibility, game engines and scripting, computer animation and visual effects, immersive technologies, digital content production, video or post-production.
You will normally have:
- A good honours degree and postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline; a doctorate, relevant professional qualification or equivalent professional experience and standing.
- Advanced subject knowledge and an understanding of current developments in Games, Creative Media and their application to professional practice.
- Experience of teaching, training or presenting complex concepts effectively to groups of different sizes and backgrounds.
- Evidence of engagement in research, consultancy, industry practice or other high-level professional activity.
- Strong communication, organisation, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to inclusive, high-quality and student-centred learning.
- The flexibility and willingness to maintain current professional knowledge, broaden your expertise and contribute to activity across the School.
- Experience of Higher Education teaching, curriculum development, online learning, research publication or income generation, and HEA Fellowship (or willingness to obtain it) would be advantageous.
Further Information:
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Dr Edward Braund, Head of School, on 01582 743209 or email [email protected].
We kindly request that all applicants refrain from canvassing during the shortlisting process. Your applications will be thoroughly reviewed, and you will be contacted and informed of the outcome in due course.
For a full job description and person specification .
The post will be based at Luton (with travel to other campuses as required)
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of its workforce and student population.
At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.
We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.
We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies.
To Apply
Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.
For any enquiries, please contact People & Culture at P&[email protected].
Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.
