Faculty Position in Game Design

Organisation/Company Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) Research Field Computer science Arts Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country China Final date to receive applications 15 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) now invites candidates for these positions that are expected to be filled in February/September 2026:

Job Requirements

The Department of Film, Television and New Media is seeking creative and experienced candidates in game design and development, with a focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Game Character Design, Modelling and Animation
• Game Programming and Development (Unity/Unreal Engine)
• Game Level and Scene 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 hold a Ph.D. or at least a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Game Design, Game Development, Computer Science with a game-related focus, Digital Media, or a closely related discipline. Priority will be given to candidates with a strong portfolio of games industry experience or published games-related research/creative output. Candidates should be capable of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in game art, game engines (Unity/Unreal), 3D character/scene design and animation, interactive storytelling, gameplay mechanics, prototyping, and user experience design.

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.

All application materials should be submitted in English.

Application Procedures

Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online  All information provided will be treated in strictest confidence.

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.

Upcoming Events:

BNBU will be hosting Global Talent Acquisition Promotion Fair in the UK from 23 January to 26 January, and in the Boston, USA on 1 February, if you are interested in knowing more about work and life at BNBU, and if wish to meet up with us face to face for more information, you are warmly welcomed. For more details, please see below or click: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm

1. London Session (UK)

Time: 10:00-12:00

Date: 23 January 2026

Location: Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London, SW1P

2. Birmingham Session (UK)

Time: 10:00-12:00

Date: 25 January 2026

Location: Discover, The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Hill Street, Birmingham B5 4EW

3. Glasgow Session (UK)

Time: 10:00-12:00

Date: 26 January 2026

We will contact successful registrants for more details of the event rundown in due course