Lecturer: Game Design (Part Time)

Direct Reporting Line:
Head: Academic

Vega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
Could you be passionate about helping to shape the minds and professional direction of future game designers? If so, then part-time lecturing could be for you! Supplement your income, give back to the professional community and join our team of creative solution seekers!

The IIEs Vega School, Durban campus is seeking a Part-Time Lecturer: Game Design for the 2024 academic year.

Job Purpose:
Lecturer and academic delivery to ensure students are guided and supported in their learning to achieve module outcomes.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Ideal:

• Honours Degree / Masters in a design field, such as BCIS Multimedia, Bachelor of Film Arts (Game Design) or Digital Arts with relevant work experience in the Game Design industry

Alternatively:

• Honours degree in Digital Design/Media/ Graphic Design / Multimedia
• Honours degree in similarly related fields with creative development or a similarly related field to the third year level
• Honours degree in similarly related fields with programming or a similarly related field to the 2nd year level

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 3 years industry experience, with a collaborative, cross-platform, multi-disciplinary approach to research, conceptualising and crafting for various kinds and genres of digital games on both computer and mobile platforms.
• An aptitude for Design Thinking and Creative Strategy in relation to problem solving, preparing for action, critical engagement and decision making is a must. The candidate is required to have a layered portfolio detailing her/his ability to engage with the entire game design process.

Key Performance Areas:

• Preparation and lecturing as per the Module Guide
• Teaching curriculum outcomes as per contract hours and stipulated per pre agreed timetable
• Briefing students for assignments and providing feedback
• Marking assessments and providing feedback
• Presenting class marks and feedback to the Programme Managers and discuss appropriate interventions for improved student success
• Actively engaging with current trends in teaching an learning strategies within The IIE VEGA environment.

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor/Part Time Lecturer position
• Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00 and 17:30
• If you don't receive any feedback from the campus within 3 weeks after advert has closed, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

The IIE's Vega School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.