Lecturer Pool – BA (Hons) Games Art


Company:	Leeds Arts University
Salary:	£43.14
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Leeds, LS2 9AQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 180 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.

We are looking for Lecturers (Lecturer Pool) for the BA (Hons) Games Art course. Applicants will have a degree in a relevant subject, be able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise as an industry professional, active practitioner or educator in Games Art. We are particularly interested in candidates with extensive knowledge and applied expertise in full 3D asset creation pipeline from concept art to optimisation for games, theory and concepts including composition, rendering, asset testing, and using Blender, Substance Painter and Designer, Unreal Engine, Photoshop. Experience with Marvelous Designer, Autodesk Maya, and ZBrush is welcomed.

Appointments will involve short term teaching blocks with frequency of sessions to be confirmed. Successful candidates will be placed on a register and considered for any future teaching that may occur. Experience of teaching at the relevant level is desirable, though experts with significant industry experience and an interest to develop teaching skills may also be of interest. Full details of the essential requirements for the role can be found in the job description.

Successful candidates to the pool will undertake a short, paid induction period to familiarise them with University systems.

Given the adhoc and possibly short-term nature of assignments that may be offered, applications are particularly encouraged from those who are located within an easy commuting distance of the University.

Please note CVs will not be accepted for this position. If you would like to apply, please click the 'apply' button where you will be redirected to our website.

Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2026 at 11:59pm

Interview date: Monday 24th August 2026 (remote)

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.

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