Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Game Design

About the role

Murdoch University Dubai is seeking an academic Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Game Design to join its Dubai campus. The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, carry out research and contribute to curriculum development, student success and academic leadership. The role also includes appointment as Subject Lead for Game Design, with Senior Lecturers expected to lead research and scholarly activities, supervise staff and students and coordinate academic programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Undertake research and contribute to curriculum development
• Support quality assurance, accreditation requirements and the strategic direction of the subject
• Senior Lecturers: lead research and scholarly activities, supervise staff and students, coordinate academic programmes and contribute to the School's administrative and strategic objectives

Required profile

• Doctoral qualification or equivalent professional experience in Game Design or a related discipline
• Demonstrated research, scholarship and/or industry experience relevant to the discipline and appointment level
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Strong collaboration skills with academic colleagues
• Professional industry engagement and connections with professional bodies are desirable

What we offer

• Fixed-term, full-time appointment for an initial three-year term, with a workload of about 85% teaching/service/leadership and 15% research
• 22 days annual holiday leave plus public holidays
• Travel allowance for the employee and up to 3 eligible dependents
• Private health insurance for the employee and up to 3 eligible dependents
• Child education allowance for up to 2 dependents
• Access to research opportunities
• Visa sponsorship and relocation are available

Applications close on 20 November 2026 and must be submitted online with a CV and a cover letter; post or email applications are not accepted.