Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) now invites candidates for these positions that are expected to be filled in February 2027:
Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Game Design (Ref: SCC261002)
Job Requirements
The Department of Film, Television and New Media is seeking creative and experienced candidates in Game Development and Prototyping for Game Design Programme, with a focus on one or more of the following areas:
- Unreal Engine Programming and Development (Required)
- Game Mechanics Design
- Game Level Design
- Game Character Design
- Game Animation Design
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a creative practice or research while teaching, managing, supervising, facilitating field trips, tutoring and caring for both UG and PG students.
Candidates should possess demonstrated industry or academic experience in designing and developing complete games, with solid technical and artistic skills. Applicants are expected to actively engage in creative practice or research, while also contributing to teaching, curriculum development, student supervision, project mentorship, and community outreach.
Candidates should at least hold a master’s degree. Specifically,
- Ph.D. (for Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor) in Game Design, Computer Graphics, Interactive Media, or a closely related discipline
- MA / MFA /MS (for Senior Lecturer / Lecturer) with at least two-year game industry experience.
Proficiency in Unreal Engine is required. Priority will be given to candidates with a strong portfolio of games industry experience or published games-related creative output. Candidates should be capable of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Unreal Engine, Unity, Game Mechanics Design, Game Level Design, Game Narrative Design, Game Animation Design, Game Character Design, Game Prototyping Workflow, and Game UX Research, etc.
Proficiency in English is required. English is the medium of instruction in the programme. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with the successful candidate’s experience and research accomplishments.
Benefits and Appointment Terms
Commencing salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave, social insurance and commercial insurance. Appointments to these positions will initially be made on a fixed-term contract with mutual agreement.
Closing Date: Open until filled
All application materials should be submitted in English.
The University reserves the right not to fill these positions, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment.
