Lerotholi Polytechnic

Tenure: Permanent Location:  University of Liverpool – Bengaluru Reports to: Associate Dean (Head of Department) of Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and Game Design, India Campus  About us: Established in 1881, we are an internationally renowned Russell Group university recognised for our high quality teaching and research. We are consistently ranked as one of the best universities both nationally and globally, and the majority of our research is rated world leading or internationally excellent.This is the chance to be part of a once in a generation opportunity to build a globally recognised university in India, backed by the heritage and academic strength of the University of Liverpool. Shape minds, influence futures, and reimagine higher education for tomorrow. Position Summary: The University of Liverpool, India, Bengaluru seeks a qualified Lecturer in Game Design with sufficiently wide expertise to cover technical aspects (programming, game engines) as well as the visual, spatial, and sonic aspects of the discipline (Game Art, UX/UI, composition of music for games, sound recording). The role is full-time and includes teaching, administration and scholarship.  Assistant Professor in Game Design The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching across undergraduate and future postgraduate Game Design programmes at the University of Liverpool’s India Campus.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and with industry, contributing to the University's research vision.   Key responsibilities and duties:    Teaching and Administrative  To contribute to the design, development, delivery, assessment, and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered.  To participate actively in the development and delivery of the School’s strategic and operational objectives.  To undertake academic and administrative duties as assigned by your academic line manager.  To contribute to ongoing curriculum enhancement, ensuring alignment with international academic standards, research advancements, and evolving industry needs.  To engage with innovative, inclusive, and modern pedagogical approaches, implementing best practices in university teaching and learning.  To supervise and support students directly, identifying learning needs, defining learning objectives, and maintaining a high standard of academic guidance and mentorship.  To provide academic supervision for undergraduate dissertations.   Lecturing, seminar teaching, workshop delivery and assessment relevant to Game Design in technical, artistic and creative contexts  Research  Develop collaborative research links with our academic staff in our home campus in Liverpool. To prepare and submit manuscripts for publications in leading international conferences and journals. Develop engagement with external partners. Take responsibility for the supervision and training of postgraduate research students Key responsibilities and duties: Lecturing, seminar teaching, workshop delivery and assessment relevant to Game Design in technical, artistic and creative contexts Undertaking relevant scholarship duties in Game Design In future years, supervision of independent and collaborative projects in Game Design Providing guidance to individual students as an Academic Advisor  Working collegially across the team to provide an excellent student experience.        In addition to the above, all University of Liverpool, India – Bengaluru staff are required to: Adhere to all University policies and procedures, completing all obligatory training and induction modules, including Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety. Respect confidentiality: all confidential information should be kept in confidence and not released to unauthorised persons. Participate in the University’s Professional Development Review scheme and take a proactive approach to own professional development. Demonstrate customer service excellence in dealing with all stakeholders. Embody and uphold the University’s Vision and Values.  Skills & Experience: Experience of delivering teaching and assessment as relevant to games and/or other audiovisual media (e.g. film) in a Higher Education context or equivalent  Experience working and/or teaching about games industry  Experience coding in languages relevant to teaching in Game Design and Computer Science  The following experiences will be considered:  Track record of teaching and assessment at postgraduate level  Track record of design of modules or programmes at undergraduate level  Track record of publications or other forms of scholarship  PhD in a subject related to the post  Undergraduate degree in Game Design, Game Art, Game Development, Computer  Science, or another subject relevant to the post   A Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the post (or relevant equivalent qualifications or professional experience)  The possession of a formal teaching qualification (e.g. AFHEA, FHEA, PGCE) or a willingness to complete one as part of the post . Be able to demonstrate the ability to develop high quality research. Versatility to contribute to a wide range of Game Design-related modules across the programme, which should include capability in technical aspects (e.g. programming, game engines) as well as the visual, spatial, and sonic aspects of the discipline (e.g. Game Art, UX/UI, 3D modelling, composition of music for games, sound recording)  High level of skill in software found in the undergraduate curriculum (e.g. Unreal, Unity) as well as 3D modelling software (e.g. Blender, Maya)  Knowledge of theories and concepts related to games and audiovisual media, particularly with respect to visual and spatial aspects . Sufficient level of skill to teach at undergraduate level across Computer Science and Game Design  Skills applicable to Virtual Learning Environments (e.g. Canvas or equivalent) to support student learning  Proficiency in aspects of audio technology and creative practice, such as Digital Audio  Workstations (e.g. Logic Pro, Ableton)  Skills in computer-based music composition  Knowledge of the gaming industry  Personal Attributes Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively to departmental and institutional goals. Ability to work effectively with others in the planning, delivery, and assessment of teaching activity Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to support the needs of a diverse cohort of student learners  Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion  Disabilities and alternative formats If you have any other requirements which will help you access the application or interview process or employment opportunities at the University, or if you require copies documentation in alternative formats, please email: careers@bengaluru.liverpool.ac.uk or Careers@daskalos.com

The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Mathematical Foundations of Computing Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in this field or a closely related field and have a strong background in research. Relevant international experience is an advantage. The successful candidate will become part of an international network of universities and research institutes. Teaching Responsibilities In the role of a lecturer, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Computer Science (CSE) program and possibly a sibling program dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as graduate courses in the Computer Science (MCS). The expected workload for the in-class lecture conduct is 08 academic hours per week, totaling 240 academic hours per year (1 academic hour equals to 45 minutes). Teaching should reflect current research methods and results, comprising lectures on two to four modules from the following areas: Calculus Algebra Discrete Mathematics Statistics Theoretical Computer Science Applied Maths for CS Mathematical foundations of Machine Learning The named courses are subject to change upon realistic needs of the programs and joint agreement between the lecturer, relevant Academic Coordinators, and Dean/Vice Dean in charge of teaching. Courses may require conducting relevant laboratory activities and/or advising student projects. The holder of this job is also responsible for supervising bachelor's and master's theses and mentoring Ph.D. students. Research Responsibilities As a faculty member of a research-oriented university, the successful candidate is expected to significantly contribute to VGU's scientific profile through innovation. This includes and is not limited to comprehensive activities in basic research as well as applied research in one or several of the following fields: optimization (including lost/cost functions, stochastics), statistics (including Bayes' theorem, sampling, cross-entropy loss), computational complexity & automata theory (including advanced algorithms, formal methods), and foundations of machine learning (including linear algebra and calculus). The ability to apply and generate externally funded research projects is highly desirable. Administrative responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the Computer Science Program by participating in administrative, marketing and other public activities of the program in consultation with the Academic Coordinator of the study program and the German partner university, namely Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. She or he is also expected to contribute actively to the academic self-administration of the Faculty of Engineering and university by being willing to stand for election to the Faculty Council, Academic Senate and/or other bodies. Qualification Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related field, preferably from a well-known international university. Those in the final stages of their doctoral studies may also be considered, provided they demonstrate exceptional promise. A current title of Professor will be a plus, as experience and understanding of the German higher education system and methodology. Other requirements include: An outstanding academic record with a focus on derivatives & gradients, linear transformations, lost/cost functions, stochastics, computational complexity, logic, graph theory or other areas closely related to it Proven expertise in techniques for descriptive statistics, vectors & matrices and combinatorics Strong track record of successful research activities and publications in international and peer-reviewed journals in the related area Proven teaching experience with strong self-motivation combined with a passion for teaching and research Experience in industry is of advantage Proven excellent English proficiency: Candidates who are from non-native English-speaking countries should include one of the following valid English proficiency certificates; IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 548(PBT), TOEFL 84 (iBT), TOEFL 212 (CBT), CEFR level B2 or Aptis level C1 at the time of application submission. Alternatively, candidates who do not hold a valid English proficiency certificate at the submission time need to be internally assessed at VGU to meet the criterion stated above.[1] Employment benefits The successful candidate will integrate himself/herself into an initiative on AI research and several interdisciplinary research groups at VGU. He/she enjoys access to state-of-the-art laboratories. VGU is currently acquiring powerful AI servers, workstations and data storage to enable long-term research. VGU provides institutional research grants of up to 350 million VND per project and offers financial support for faculty to attend national and international conferences and publish their research. VGU's partnerships with German universities provide lecturers with funding opportunities for research and academic exchange. VGU lecturers enjoy a rich cultural experience and a dynamic teaching environment through interactions with inquisitive and quality students. Further information, e.g. regarding the appointment procedure, the competitive salary and research activities can be downloaded here. Application To apply please send your application (with the following documents in one PDF max. size: 5 MB) to academicpositions@vgu.edu.vn with subject line "Mathematical Foundations of Computing_[Your Name]" Your application should include: Form for basic information (Please download here, complete this form electronically and submit it together with your application) A cover letter stating your interest in joining VGU Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications) Scans of university degrees, university transcripts and other relevant certificates Scans of language certificates (if available, highly appreciated) References illustrating your professional and academic career, including contact details of references (if available, highly appreciated) Evaluation results for teaching (if available) All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by VGU's international Application Review Team. For further information, please contact: Program Academic Director at rschorr@fb2.fra-uas.de and/or Program Academic Coordinator at son.ll@vgu.edu.vn About us The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is a state university in Vietnam. Founded in 2008, VGU is a joint venture based on close cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with the goal of becoming the leading research university in Vietnam and the region. VGU´s strategy is to customize excellent German study programs in the fields of engineering, informatics and economics to meet the needs of Vietnamese higher education. Being a joint effort of Vietnamese and German institutions, VGU follows the successful German model and standards concerning the academic and administrative structures. As part of VGU's ongoing commitment to gender equity, the university is actively seeking to enhance the representation of women in research and teaching roles. VGU therefore strongly encourages applications from qualified female lecturers who wish to contribute to the academic community.

About UM6P: University Mohammed VI Polytechnic is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields. The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco's frontline position in these fields, in a unique partnership-based approach and boosting skills training relevant to the future of Africa. University Mohammed VI Polytechnic aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally. UM6P is located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City and only 70 km away from Marrakesh. Thanks to its prestigious architectural landscape and modern equipment, the UM6P offers premium conditions for a desirable lifestyle. Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher – non-conventional phosphates beneficiation. Duration: 12 months. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled postdoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary research project dedicated to the sustainable valorization of non-conventional phosphates (including phosphates sludges) and the development of beneficiation processes (classification, grinding and flotation or others). The successful candidate will lead research efforts to evaluate the feasibility of upgrading non-conventional phosphates by flotation or other techniques. This work will involve mineralogical and chemical characterization, process testing at laboratory scale, and techno-economic evaluation of developed routes. The project contributes to Morocco’s strategic objectives in resource valorization, environmental sustainability, and circular economy, in close collaboration with academic and industrial partners. Area of Research: Sustainable mineral processing, with emphasis on phosphates beneficiation and process optimization. Main responsibilities: Conduct literature review on phosphate ore and waste processing and valorization; Operate and maintain mineral processing and analytical instruments; Design and execute laboratory-scale experiments for beneficiation (flotation, and others); Assess process parameters to optimize recovery and product quality; Evaluate potential valorization routes for process by-products and residues; Analyze, interpret, and synthesize experimental data to support process development; Contribute to the economic and environmental assessment of developed processes; Contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, publications, and technical notes. Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and students on project activities. Participate in regular project reviews and research meetings. Collaborate with internal teams, partner laboratories, and industrial stakeholders. Candidate Profile: Required qualifications : PhD in mineral processing, materials science, metallurgical engineering, or related discipline; Proven experience in ore characterization and process development; Strong background in mineral beneficiation; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong scientific writing and communication abilities in English (French is an asset); Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative research environment. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following documents: A cover letter detailing their motivation and relevant experience A curriculum vitae (CV) Contact information for one or two academic or professional references Any additional supporting documents the candidate deems important Applications should be submitted electronically by March 15th, 2026, with all documents attached in a single file or zipped folder and the subject line: Non-conventional phosphates valorization – Post doc Applications will be reviewed by a scientific committee, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview