Lecturer in Animation & Digital Screen Education

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Five weeks annual leave

Parental leave benefits

Sabbatical provision

Flexible working arrangements

Endowment/scholarship support

Job summary

University of Canterbury invites applications for a Lecturer (Teaching & Administration) in Animation to develop and deliver engaging Game Arts and Animation courses within the new Bachelor of Digital Screen (Honours). You will create an inspiring learning environment and bring industry practices into teaching, with opportunities for postgraduate supervision and research.

The role emphasises multidisciplinary collaboration across Arts and Engineering, with a focus on innovative assessment,

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in practice and/or teaching of Game Arts, Animation and Virtual Production or a related field, and/or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability in effective tertiary teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, industry-relevant courses in Game Arts and Animation
• Create an inspiring and supportive learning environment where students can develop their creative, technical and critical capabilities
• Bring contemporary industry practice, technologies and workflows into the classroom
• Develop innovative assessments and provide meaningful feedback that supports student growth
• Contribute to the development and evolution of the Digital Screen programme alongside colleagues across Arts and Engineering
• Support and supervise student creative projects and, where appropriate, postgraduate research
• Stay connected to emerging developments across games, animation, VFX, virtual production and digital screen practice
• Contribute to research and/or creative practice at Lecturer and Senior Lecturer level
• Pursue opportunities for external funding to support research, creative practice and student development
• Contribute to the wider life of the School, Faculty and University through academic and service activities.

Skills

Game Arts

Animation

VFX

Unity

Unreal

Blender

Maya

Photoshop

After Effects

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Blender

Maya

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Unity

Unreal

Job description

University of Canterbury invites applications for a Lecturer (Teaching & Administration) in Animation to develop and deliver engaging Game Arts and Animation courses within the new Bachelor of Digital Screen (Honours). You will create an inspiring learning environment and bring industry practices into teaching, with opportunities for postgraduate supervision and research.

The role emphasises multidisciplinary collaboration across Arts and Engineering, with a focus on innovative assessment,