Senior Lecturer In Esports

Senior Lecturer in Esports Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week Band 7 - £48,350 to £56,021 per annum About the Post The School of Technology, Business and Arts (TBA) are looking to appoint a Senior Lecturer to lead development and teaching on the newly approved BA (Hons) Esports degree. Teaching on the degree starts in September 2025 so the appointee would be expected to play a major role in the validation process and other preparatory elements before taking up teaching and course leadership responsibilities. About the Team The broader Technology team in the School is composed of colleagues who teach on Computing and Games courses. Esports will sit as part of the Games portfolio while being supported by colleagues from Business. The Games team is composed of industry veterans, experienced academics, and everything in between so they can provide a range of support where necessary. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming team who work collaboratively to problem solve, with a focus on constantly improving the student experience through industry facing events, extra-curricular activities such as hackathons and game jams amongst other initiatives. About You You must have experience in curriculum development or substantial experience in the Esports industry and be prepared to take part in recruitment events to excite and inspire potential students to ensure that they want to join the degree. Knowledge of the current Esports landscape within the broader games industry is vital. While the role sits within a supportive team, there is an expectation for the role holder to take the initiative and to drive the development of the degree. They will work closely with the Head of Technology and other key stakeholders, so good organisational and communication skills are important. Benefits - Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days. - Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies. - We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS. - Staff discounts at a number of local amenities. - Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports. - We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions. - Cycle to Work scheme. - Electric vehicle salary sacrifice. - Wellbeing programmes. - Staff recognition annual awards. Closing Date: Thursday 11th April 2024 Interview Date (in person on UoS Waterfront Campus): Monday 22nd April 2024 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Chris Janes, c.janes@uos.ac.uk We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.