Associate Lecturer

Who we are:

Here at Media Design School at Strayer (MDS), we do things a little differently. Our staff and teams thrive on being dynamic, resilient and responsive and this role is no exception. Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative, and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration, and innovation, where people love what they do.

You will join a team of passionate staff who are playing their part in making sure that we are here to deliver an exceptional learning experience for students.

About the role:

As an Associate Lecturer, you will support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning experiences in game art and development. Working alongside Lecturers and Senior Lecturers, you will help guide students through practical and theoretical components, ensuring they build the technical and creative skills needed for the industry.

You will contribute to engaging, student-centred learning across on-campus classes, while supporting assessment, feedback, and student progression. This role is ideal for someone passionate about games, creative technologies, and helping emerging talent succeed.

Key Points About This Role

• Game Art & Pipeline Delivery
• Support teaching across the full asset pipeline from concept to engine integration, ensuring industry relevance and practical application.
• Student-Centred Learning
• Deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Technical Enablement
• Embed industry tools and technologies into teaching, supporting hands-on development of game-ready assets.
• Assessment & Feedback Excellence
• Assist with assessment and provide timely, constructive feedback to support student progression and success.
• Collaboration & Academic Support
• Work closely with academic teams and student services to identify and support students at risk.

Who you are:

• Game Art & Technical Expertise
• Strong skills in 2D/3D tools including Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter and Designer.
• End-to-End Pipeline Knowledge
• Experience across concept, modelling, texturing, rigging, animation and engine integration.
• Game Engine Proficiency
• Working knowledge of Unreal, Unity and/or Godot, with strong Unreal blueprinting and basic C# in Unity.
• Teaching & Communication Skills
• Ability to break down complex concepts for first-year students, with strong academic writing and communication skills.
• Student Support & Engagement
• Confident providing one-on-one support in labs or online, with a passion for student success and development.
• Appropriate qualification in the relevant discipline for level of teaching (qualified to at least one Qualification Standards level higher than the course of study being taught)
• Where an individual is not qualified to at least one Qualification Standard level higher, equivalency must be determined and approved by the Program Director

To view the full job description, please click here.

Please note, if you are successful in securing this role, you will be required to submit:

• Undergo a police vetting check
• Provide Certified copies of all your Academic qualifications
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants must be a Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen.

This is a part-time, fixed-term position until December 2026. Applicants must be based in Auckland and available to deliver classes in person.

Why join us?

Our ambition is to revolutionise the world of education, increase student employability and make a positive impact. We believe in the power of education to transform lives, and we put our people and students at the heart of everything we do. We want you to be bold, be creative, be good, and be global.

MDS is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability.

What we offer:

We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At MDS, you’ll benefit from:

• a positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset
• building on an academic culture connected to industry and community
• opportunities to innovate across teaching and research

Hiring process:

We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward.

Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.

We’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: Friday 15th May

Job Reference: R29887

To ensure a fair and thorough review process, applications for this role will close on Friday 15th May. Please note, we may close applications earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with updates regarding your application.