Lead Instructor, Year 3 Games (0.2–0.6 FTE)

Lead Instructor, Year 3 Games (0.2–0.6 FTE)

Where will you be working?

With over 4,000 students, HKU is the largest university of the arts in the Netherlands and one of the largest educational institutions in Europe focused on art, culture, and the creative industries. HKU offers a wide range of programs across nine schools.

At HKU Games, the art of games takes center stage. Games are the most complex, engaging, and modern art form in existence—one that cannot exist without a player. Games possess tremendous transformative power and have a profound impact on individuals, the professional field, and society. We train our students to become artistic game designers through the following programs: Game Art, Games Design, and Game Development (within the CMGT bachelor’s program).

The organization and implementation are structured around the four academic years, with each year having a team consisting of a program director, a tutor, and a (lead) instructor. For the fellow instructors on the team, the core instructor is responsible for, among other things, educational coordination and grade administration, and you serve as the primary point of contact for instructors and students with questions about the respective academic year. There are a total of four core instructors at HKU Games.

The core faculty position requires 0.2 FTE (1 day per week). Because it is difficult for HKU staff outside of HKU Games to fulfill the core faculty role without also teaching additional courses, taking on additional teaching duties is negotiable. Depending on knowledge and experience, this may lead to a larger appointment (up to 0.6 FTE).

What will you be doing? 

• As a Core Instructor for Year 3, you are responsible for coordinating instruction and managing grade records for the third year of the programs;
• You are the first point of contact for faculty and students;
• Your responsibilities include organizing internship fairs and showcases;
• You will oversee project and internship modules in the third year;
• You keep a close eye on whether the modules are running smoothly and the results are being processed properly;
• You will also prepare special academic matters such as kick-offs, project group assignments, project facilities, and final evaluations in consultation with the program director;
• Together with the program director and the tutor, you form the academic year team. Working closely with this year team and the academic office, you ensure that the academic program is well organized.

What do you bring to the table?

• A proactive work ethic combined with a sense of ownership and responsibility;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience managing teachers is a plus;
• Good at collaborating, maintaining an overview, and planning ahead;
• Attention to detail and the ability to set priorities;
• Flexibility and perseverance;
• HBO-level academic and intellectual ability and experience with HBO educational processes;
• An interest in higher education in the arts, in games, and in design;
• An autonomous, efficient, and well-organized way of working with a clear focus;
• You are able to adapt effectively to different situations and interact well with managers, instructors, other colleagues, and students;
• You can set boundaries and stand up for yourself.

What do we offer?

• A versatile position starting in mid-August/early September in a dynamic and informal work environment, where you’ll be expected to take initiative;
• The gross monthly salary for a full-time position is—depending on education and experience—scale 11 in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for higher professional education (€4,234 – €5,937), excluding an 8% vacation allowance and a year-end bonus (8.3%);
• The benefits package is excellent, including a generous leave policy, membership in the ABP pension fund, and a commuting allowance;
• HKU is committed to investing in motivated and well-trained employees. This means, among other things, that you have access to time and resources to support your professional development and long-term employability. 

Would you like more information and/or to apply?

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Karen Groeneveld, the program director, atkaren.groeneveld@hku.nl;
• Applications will be accepted through Sunday, June 16, via https://www.hku.nl/vacatures/kerndocent-jaar-3-games;
• The job interviews will take place during the 26th week of June. The interviews will be conducted by program directors Karen Groeneveld and Niels Keetels. They will ultimately advise the director on the final selection.

A cover letter is not required. However, we would like to receive your resume and your answers to the following questions, in your own words, so that we can get a good idea of what you bring to the table:

• What appeals to you about this job opening?
• As a core instructor, what skills do you bring to the role?
• How does this role fit into your career path?

This position is being advertised both internally and externally. In the event of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given priority. In our selection process, we recognize the value that diversity brings to our organization. Recruiting agencies are asked not to contact us regarding this position.