Lecturer in Animation Theory and Cultures

FTE: 0.8 FTE (working 29.6 hours a week)

Salary: UH7 £38,249 pa with potential to progress to £45,413 pa (pro rata) by annual increments

Annual Leave: 35 days (pro rata) pa plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our offices between Christmas & New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

We are seeking a lecturer with motivation and a track record of research to teach the critical theories and cultures of 2D Animation. It is hoped that the successful applicant would have significant responsibility for research (SRR) as a part of their role. The post is mainly based in the UK but there will be some required delivery in China.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will be a specialist in the critical theory and cultures of 2D Animation and will provide high quality teaching and research on the UG Digital Animation and other programmes as well as delivering some teaching at our partner institution in China.

If SRR is part of your role, you will continue to develop a programme of independent, academic research in an area associated with 2D animation producing high quality research outputs. You will also contribute to the activities of one or more research groups based in the School of Creative Arts and may supervise research students.

You will inspire and intellectually challenge our students, developing and delivering a high-quality teaching and learning experience. You will work closely with colleagues and the Programme Leader, in a collegial and proactive academic team.

Skill and experience required

You will have some experience of teaching at HE level together with a strong track record of research and publication. You will have an awareness of current academic and popular debates relating to 2D animation practices and cultures and experience of engaging students with these. Experience of teaching or supervising postgraduate students and/or of delivery in international contexts would be advantages.

You must have good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative and be proficient in English.

Qualifications required

You must hold an undergraduate honours degree, or equivalent qualification and ideally will have completed a PhD in a relevant field. Having a teaching qualification or membership of Advance HE would be an advantage.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.

Please be aware, if visa sponsorship is required you will need to evidence a good honours first degree plus a higher degree or an equivalent professional qualification. A criminal record check may be required.

Informal Enquiries: David Tree (Programme Leader, Digital Animation) d.tree@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 22 July 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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