Company Description
The School of Art and Creative Industries at the University of Bedfordshire, has an exciting opportunity available to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Hourly Paid University Lecturer in Animation to our BA course based on the Luton Campus. The School works closely with employers to ensure that we deliver an industry relevant curriculum that equips our graduates to secure highly skilled employment in the sector.
Role Description
This is an Hourly Paid, Fixed Term, University Lecturer position to teach on our BA Animation degree 2 days (12 hours) per week for 11 weeks. The successful applicant will work with year 1 and year 2 undergraduate students to teach key animation skills through project-based briefs.
The post may appeal to a practitioner looking to gain experience in the HIgher Education sector, or someone looking to re-enter Higher Education following a career break. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong Motion Graphics bias, able to teach Adobe Creative Cloud and After Effects alongside techniques such as StopMotion, 3D animation and experience with Blender.
Key Responsibilities
These include
* Delivering engaging lectures and hands-on practical sessions
* Preparing teaching materials,
* Assessing student work with constructive feedback,
* Providing academic support to students on-site.
Qualifications
* Relevant undergraduate qualification (e.g., BA in Animation or related field).
* Either a relevant Masters qualification or equivalent professional experience
Experience
* Expertise in Animation, 3D Modelling, and Character Design
* Strong Knowledge of industry-standard animation software
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment
* Previous teaching experience in Higher Education is desirable
To request further information about this opportunity or to submit your CV outlining your relevant experience please email either our Portfolio Leader Dr Viv Cherry (viv.cherry@beds.ac.uk) or our Course Leader in Graphics and Animation Dr Noel Douglas (noel.douglas@beds.ac.uk).