Further Information

Job Title: Lecturer in Animation

School/Service: HBU-UCLan School of Media, Communication and Creative Industries

Responsible to: Academic Head

Job Purpose:

To contribute to teaching, pastoral support and guidance, academic development, course management, research development and scholarship within the Joint School in the area of Animation, particularly in creative and transferable thinking, ideas generation and developing an understanding of the requirements of professional standards for this subject domain, within the broader film and creative industries arena.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

1. To teach Animation in an inspiring and engaging way and to contribute to achieving the academic objectives of the School through teaching, curriculum design, course development, research, and income generating activities.
2. To act as a year tutor for the BA (Hons) Creative Animation programme delivered at HBU-UCLan School of Media, Communication and Creative Industries.
3. To act as a module leader for a number of identified modules within the Animation degree programme.
4. To undertake administrative duties relevant to module leadership (administer course registers, assessment records, learning programmes and other records).
5. To engage with the recruitment of students and to provide appropriate advice on progression and career opportunities.
6. To adhere to quality assurance and enhancement systems to ensure high standards are maintained and the student experience is enhanced.
7. To contribute to the development of the School’s commercial activities, including consultancy, training, and funded projects.
8. To participate in research as an individual or part of a team.
9. To develop and consolidate contacts with industry/employers and other external organisations, both locally in China as well as in the UK.
10. To maintain a close collaborative relationship with other Joint School and Faculty colleagues at UCLan and to promote, encourage and maintain high standards for students and staff.
11. To undertake any other duties relevant to the Joint School’s activities and commensurate with the level of the post, as directed by the Academic Head/designated Course Leader.

Job Title: Lecturer in Animation

School/Service: HBU-UCLan School of Media, Communication and Creative Industries

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Measured By

Work Experience

• Experience of teaching Animation in a higher education environment, working flexibly across a range of programmes.
• Professional experience as an Animator and familiarity with the operation of Animation/Film studios.
• Experience in teaching and working collaboratively in the areas of Animation
• Experience of liaising with external arts and cultural organisations.
• Experience of teaching online
• Experience of working within international and cross-cultural domains.

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Education/

Qualifications

• Good honours degree in Animation or a related discipline.
• A Masters level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional / teaching qualification.

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Skills/Abilities

• Strong skills in 2D animation and relevant computer programmes
• A strong grasp of the principles of animation
• Flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning.
• Ability to teach and inspire students and adjust to their learning needs.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• A good understanding of practical studio Animation skills.
• A demonstrable broad knowledge of the Animation industry.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, across a variety of time zones.
• Ability to take on and accept responsibility.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work within a cross-cultural domain.
• Ability to empathise with students.
• Engagement with research, knowledge transfer, consultancy and professional practice
• Working knowledge of current professional practice and roles within the Animation/Film industry.
• Scriptwriting and storyboarding skills
• Some basic 3D knowledge
• An understanding of the general history of animation and its context.

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Other

• Ability and willingness to deliver programme modules online, whilst being flexible according to the HBU-UCLan (China) semester dates and scheduled teaching times.
• Commitment to high quality teaching and student engagement.
• Knowledge of academic QA and student support procedures.
• Ongoing commitment to research and personal professional practice.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in quality.
• A professional approach to administrative duties.
• Experience of franchised programmes.
• Working knowledge of current education and professional practice in higher education
• Experience of Quality Assurance process which fits the standards of a UK HE Degree award overseas.

Application Form and Interview