Lecturer: 2D Animation

The Animation School; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital education institution in South Africa seeks a Lecturer in 2D Animation. This role involves delivering high-quality online teaching across various courses, guiding students in artistic and technical skills for 2D animation, and facilitating assessments. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills, along with knowledge of 2D animation workflows and relevant software. This position offers an opportunity to inspire and support aspiring animators in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or lecturing in animation or related fields.
• Strong understanding of 2D animation principles and practices.
• Familiarity with online teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality online teaching for the Higher Certificate in 2D Animation.
• Guide students in developing foundational skills for 2D animation.
• Conduct and assess all assessment tasks according to institutional policy.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational ability

Writing skills

2D animation workflows

Tools

Animation software

Job description

The Animation School is Africa’s leading higher education institution in digital animation, with campuses in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Offering a three-year, full-time Diploma in Digital Animation, the school is ranked among the top 25 animation training institutions globally. Its award-winning graduates are employed by renowned studios worldwide.

JOB DETAILS

Ensure the continued success of the Higher Certificate in 2D Animation through the delivery of high-quality online teaching across core disciplinary areas, and a strong commitment to student success.

The lecturer will guide students in developing foundational artistic and technical skills required to produce 2D animated productions while fostering critical thinking, professional practice, and industry awareness.

DESCRIPTION

Learning and teaching

• Be responsible for the effective online delivery of the following courses within the Higher Certificate in 2D Animation: Y1.C1 Animation History and Context
• Y1.C2 Drawing for Animation
• Y1.C4 2D Animation
• Y1.C5 Professional Studies
• Facilitate learning across theoretical, practical, and professional modules, including animation history, drawing fundamentals, 2D animation principles, and professional industry preparation.
• Apply innovative teaching practices when delivering classes that are well planned, aligned to the curriculum, and inspire student learning.
• Deliver live online classes, demonstrations, critiques and feedback sessions using the institutional learning platforms.
• Prepare well-researched, current, and relevant learning support material, including portal resources, digital tutorials, and lecture materials.
• Motivate student attendance, online engagement, and maintain an accurate attendance register.

Assessment

• Prepare, conduct and assess all assessment tasks according to the assessment policy of the institution.
• Provide constructive formative and summative assessment feedback that helps the students to improve.
• Complete the marking and moderation process promptly.

Student support

• Provide guidance and support to students and address any concerns constructively and professionally.
• Lead, manage, and inspire the students in a way that helps them to achieve their full potential.
• Continuously look for improved ways to meet or exceed student expectations.
• Address any issues promptly with students and parents.
• Keep students informed of what is required.
• Identify, monitor, and provide additional support to at-risk students, including liaising with parents.

Quality Assurance

• Evaluate modules and make constructive recommendations for improvement.
• Critically reflect on practice and actively contribute to improving learning, teaching, and assessment.
• Review feedback from a variety of sources and use it to improve the quality of education.
• Complete required administration processes and maintain accurate records.
• General filing, typing, and scanning as required to effectively carry out tasks and responsibilities.

Ongoing learning

• Keep up to date with developments/ requirements within the education industry and/ or software and/ or the subject area.

Professionalism and collaboration

• Communicate effectively and professionally.
• Represent the institution at industry events, seminars, and conferences.
• Develop collaborative links outside the institution with the animation industry, other academic institutions, and public organisations.
• Participate in required meetings.
• Adhere to established organisational code of conduct and policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with and adhere to company policy and rules.
• Lead and mentor junior staff members as required.

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to mentor students.
• Good ability to manage time and work to deadlines.
• Proven organizational and planning ability.
• Excellent writing skills and spoken competence in English.
• Knowledge of 2D animation workflows and relevant software such as: