Teaching Assistant, School Of Computing & Innovative Technologies

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skills, and abilities)
Essential
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline area. (from recognized institution) is essential.
• Sufficient specialist knowledge in software relating to both Games Design and Programming and Games Art.
• Knowledge of higher education teaching methods and an ability to connect, enthuse and engage students.
• Experience with either Unity or Unreal Engine 4/5
• Experience with 3D Modelling software (3DS Max, Maya, Blender) or equivalent
• Willingness to upskill into different areas related to both Games programmes.
• Evidence of a positive contribution or engagement within the specialised discipline or programme area and willingness to share this experience with students
• Understand equal opportunity issues as they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student need.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate concepts to a range of groups.
• Able to demonstrate independent and self-managing working styles.
Desirable
• Teaching qualification or preparedness to work towards such.
• Experience programming in C++
COMPETENCIES (behavioural)
Communication
• Be able to clearly communicate complex ideas to students with limited knowledge as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media.
Teamwork
• Act as a responsible team member to develop productive working relationships with other members of staff.
• Co-ordinate the work of teaching team to identify and respond to student's needs.
Initiative, problem-solving and decision making
• Assist teaching faculty in identifying potential improvements aspects in programme delivery.
• Support the teaching faculty in the design and delivery of modules and assessment methods considering established University practice and the specialist needs of students where necessary.
• Collaborate with the teaching faculty to ensure the efficient implementation and revision of assessment procedures to ensure good student outcomes and achievement.
• Within the limits of their responsibilities to document and report issues affecting the quality of student engagement and teaching delivery, referring any urgent matters to the teaching faculty, Programme Lead as appropriate.
Work Environment
• Be aware of the workplace risks and their potential impact on their own work and that of others.
• Depending on area of work (for example laboratories, workshops, studios) conduct risk assessments, take steps to reduce hazards and take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others.
• Identify issues or concerns related to the learning environment and resources, referring to more serious matters to the teaching faculty, Programme Lead as appropriate.