Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Esports

Salary Competitive starting salary range from £46,115 up to £52,597 (dependent on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed or considered. The Role We are looking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Esports Production and Gaming to our Creative Technologies team. The role focuses on teaching industry practices and imparting key design, development and product realisation techniques, as well as industry‑specific and transferable skills. You will motivate and support students across the Creative Technologies cluster, with a particular focus on Esports Production and Gaming, from undergraduate to postgraduate level. Experience working in Esports production and/or games design within the context of Esports is essential, with a creative and experimental approach that transcends disciplines and sectors. Candidates must be confident engaging with physical and online teaching methods, practices, tools, and an integrated cross‑disciplinary approach to studio teaching and learning. The achievement and satisfaction of our students is our top priority; candidates must be qualified (or be willing to become qualified) to teach and assess at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Qualifications Required Master’s degree in an appropriate subject OR a good Honours Degree and an appropriate body of professional practice work in the field A teaching qualification or extensive experience of delivering professional and/or university education Benefits Excellent Employers Pension Contribution 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days Life Assurance 4× Salary BUPA Cash Plan 50% off tuition fees for staff dependants CU Reward Scheme – discounts across a range of high street and online retailers Cycle To Work scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr Coventry University