Lecturer in Interactive Applications
at The Glasgow School of Art·On-site·Glasgow
- Salary
- £45,641 – £57,666
- Location
- Glasgow, On-site
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience
- Midweight
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The Glasgow School of Art is looking for a highly motivated Lecturer in Interactive Applications to join the teaching team on the digital portfolio in its School of Innovation and Technology (SIT). The portfolio includes Serious Games & VR, Digital Heritage Visualisation, and Medical Visualisation & Human Anatomy. The School aims to give every student a challenging and supportive learning experience, with world-class teaching, and to contribute to the academic development of SIT.
The post reports to the Head of Academic Programmes (Glasgow). It is full-time and fixed-term until 31 August 2028.
What you'll be doing
- Teaching across postgraduate and undergraduate digital design programmes within SIT, with a particular focus on 3D interactive application development and its creative use in entertainment, simulation, education and other fields
- Playing an important part in learning, teaching and assessment, and in the quality assurance approaches that underpin them
- Contributing to course and programme development, and leading interactive application projects and courses across the School's programmes
- Contributing to research and scholarship, developing external partnerships, and helping to shape the future direction of digital design education at GSA
What we're looking for
- A professional qualification, including a relevant Masters degree in Game Technology, Software Development or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Strong practical, creative expertise in industry-standard game engines (primarily, but not solely, Unity3D) and development methodologies
- Evidence of excellence in interactive application development
- A passion for learning and creativity, for fostering student creativity, and for engaging actively with emerging technologies as they reshape creative production
- Ideally, experience of teaching in a Higher Education context
- GSA particularly welcomes candidates who share its commitment to exploring how digital creativity and emerging technologies can contribute to human wellbeing, social justice, and positive cultural and environmental impact
What's on offer
- Salary: Grade 7, £45,641 – £57,666 per annum
- A full-time, campus-based post (35 hours a week) in the centre of Glasgow, fixed-term until 31 August 2028
- The chance to join a growing, dynamic team where technical skills are valued for their contribution to creative problem-solving and to tackling complex challenges
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available, subject to UKVI and Home Office eligibility requirements
How to apply
Apply online through The Glasgow School of Art's recruitment site, where you can also download the full job description and a document on the benefits of working at GSA. Interviews will take place in December 2026. Questions about the recruitment process can go to [email protected]. GSA does not accept applications through agencies.
About The Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world-leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. It attracts some of the finest academic and creative talent.
It is committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued. Its School of Innovation & Technology runs a digital portfolio that includes Serious Games & VR, Digital Heritage Visualisation, and Medical Visualisation & Human Anatomy.