Senior Tutor - Game Art & Animation Education

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Canterbury in Christchurch is seeking a Senior Tutor to contribute to high-quality teaching and learning within the School of Product Design across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

You will deliver teaching across courses, support student learning and assessment, and contribute to service and administrative activities that support University objectives. The role emphasizes pedagogical development and collaboration within a creative academic environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of growing reputation or expertise within a relevant discipline area.
• Experience delivering effective teaching methods for Game Art, Animation, Character Design that support diverse learners.
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues.
• Competence in digital tools and learning technologies relevant to tertiary teaching.
• Experience with online and remote-study course design and deliver technologies.
• Active commitment to UC values, inclusivity, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• delivering high-quality teaching using innovative, inclusive and effective pedagogical practices
• supporting programme delivery through tutorials, studios, workshops and assessment activities
• designing and delivering assessments and providing timely, constructive feedback to students
• embedding the UC Graduate Profile and encouraging critical, analytical and creative thinking
• actively engaging in course evaluation, reflective practice and continuous improvement
• contributing to service and administrative activities that support School, Faculty and University objectives.

Skills

Game Art

Animation

Illustration

Job description

University of Canterbury in Christchurch is seeking a Senior Tutor to contribute to high-quality teaching and learning within the School of Product Design across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

You will deliver teaching across courses, support student learning and assessment, and contribute to service and administrative activities that support University objectives. The role emphasizes pedagogical development and collaboration within a creative academic environment.