About the University:
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab, is a leading multidisciplinary private university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with the NAAC A++ grade, the highest accreditation in India. In the NIRF 2025 rankings, LPU secured the 31st position among universities in India, reflecting its strong performance in teaching, research, and outcomes. Globally, LPU has achieved significant recognition by being ranked 5th in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, among all Government Universities, IITs, and Private Institutions, highlighting its growing international standing, academic excellence, and impactful research ecosystem.
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab invites applications for the position of Game Development Faculty to strengthen its academic focus on interactive media, real-time 3D production, and game technology education.
We are seeking a passionate educator and industry practitioner with strong expertise in both technical game development and creative game design thinking.
Core Technical Expertise Required
Candidates should demonstrate strong proficiency in:
- Unity / Unreal Engine (preferably both) with hands-on development experience
- Game Design Principles including mechanics, dynamics, balancing, and player experience (UX for games)
- Programming Fundamentals in C# (Unity) or C++ (Unreal Engine)
- Asset Pipeline Management: importing, optimizing, and integrating 2D/3D assets (models, textures, animations, audio)
- Gameplay Systems Development: player controls, AI basics, physics systems, UI/UX integration, and level design workflows
- Understanding of version control systems such as Git or Perforce (preferred)
Desirable Industry / Academic Experience
- Prior experience in game studios, real-time production, simulation, AR/VR, or interactive media development
- Teaching experience in game design, computer graphics, or interactive media programs
- Strong portfolio showcasing game prototypes, shipped projects, or student mentorship outcomes
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as:
- XR (AR/VR/MR)
- AI in games
- Procedural content generation
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structured lectures and hands-on lab sessions in game development tools and workflows
- Mentor students in end-to-end game production pipelines, from concept development to playable prototypes
- Guide student teams in capstone projects, game jams, and portfolio development
- Design assignments focused on problem-solving, systems thinking, and interactive storytelling
- Evaluate student work based on technical execution, creativity, and usability
- Encourage experimentation with real-time engines, shaders, physics systems, and interactive narratives
- Stay updated with industry trends, engine advancements, and emerging technologies
Desired Candidate Profile
- Strong communication and mentoring abilities
- Ability to integrate creative design thinking with technical implementation
- Passion for developing future-ready game developers and interactive media creators
- Collaborative mindset aligned with academic innovation and industry relevance
