Online Tutor: Game Tools and Technology

About the role

As an Online Tutor on the BA (Hons) Game Development (Online) programme, you will support the Game Tools and Technology module. This module focuses on contemporary game development workflows within a game engine, exploring the integration of programming, art, audio, narrative, and animation throughout the production pipeline. It also introduces industry-standard tools and practices, including version control and collaborative development workflows.

Online Tutors are vital to the success of our online courses, serving as the first point of contact for students’ academic enquiries and supporting their learning activities. You will deliver live sessions such as webinars, workshops, or tutorials each week, facilitate topic discussions, and provide academic guidance via emails, one-to-one sessions, and an online learning space. You will work closely with the course leader and module leaders to ensure the best possible student experience.

The role is flexible and spread throughout the week as agreed with your line manager, making it suitable for individuals with freelance careers or other teaching commitments. Each Online Tutor supports no more than 30 students, ensuring a rewarding and manageable workload.

This position is allocated 112 hours to support up to 30 students with learning, assessment, and feedback, working in Study Block 1 from September 2026 to January 2027. The role is remote but requires the successful candidate to be based within the UK and available to start on 14 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver live weekly sessions such as webinars, workshops, or tutorials for a cohort of students.
• Facilitate topic discussions and provide academic guidance via emails, one-to-one sessions, and an online learning space.
• Support students with learning activities, assessments, and feedback.
• Collaborate with the course leader and module leaders to ensure a high-quality student experience.
• Engage with up to 30 students in a structured, supportive manner.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working with groups of students from diverse backgrounds at higher education level.
• Evidence of expertise in game engines, development tools, and production practices.
• Understanding of the principles and practicalities of online learning.
• Strong connections with industry and professional practice.
• Excellent digital literacy, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Based in the UK and available to start on 14 September 2026.

Skills

• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine (beneficial).
• Familiarity with version control workflows.
• Game programming or scripting experience.
• Development of game projects within a multidisciplinary production pipeline.
• Previous experience teaching online (advantageous).

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution up to 12%.
• Annual salary increments (until top of grade reached).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay.
• Life assurance.

Full details on employee benefits can be found on the Falmouth University careers page.