[Commlist] New 2D Digital Animation post at Hertfordshire

At Hertfordshire we’re now advertising for a new 0.6 lecturer post in 2D 
Digital Animation to join our award winning Digital Animation Programme.

If you’re interested in applying, head to this link:

https://www.herts.ac.uk/staff/careers-at-herts/current-vacancies-search 
<https://www.herts.ac.uk/staff/careers-at-herts/current-vacancies-search>

And look for “Lecturer in 2D Animation” on that page.

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University of Hertfordshire

*Lecturer in 2D Digital Animation *

*School of Creative Arts*

*FTE: *0.6 FTE working 22.2 hours per week

*Duration of Contract: *Permanent

*Salary: *UH7 £33,797 to £40,322pa pro rata depending on skills and 
experience

*Location: *College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield.

/We are a committed equal opportunities employer and we particularly 
encourage applications from women and BAME candidates to reflect our 
diverse student cohort and staff underrepresentation where it exists./

The School of Creative Arts is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in 2D 
Digital Animation to be a core member of the teaching team in our 
Internationally award-winning and highly regarded Animation area.

*Main Duties and Responsibilities*

You will inspire and intellectually challenge our students, developing 
and delivering a high-quality teaching and learning experience, and 
ensuring the successful and effective day-to-day running of modules. You 
will work closely with colleagues and the Programme Leaders, in a 
collegiate and proactive academic team, to provide an excellent student 
learning experience.

The successful applicant will develop the students’ range of knowledge 
and skills from research and experimentation, through creative idea 
generation to final high-quality production. Working closely with 
colleagues you will ensure currency and creativity in teaching and 
learning, develop contacts and networks at the cutting edge of the 
subject and make a strong contribution to teaching and research in the 
School.

You will be expected to contribute to pastoral care of students and at 
least one of the following School priorities: international developments 
and global perspectives in the curriculum; equality, diversity and 
inclusion, research led teaching; interdisciplinary projects; 
employability and outreach.

*Skills and Experience*

You will have experience in teaching at Higher Education level, 
alongside experience of working in commercial animation production, 
either in motion graphics, commercials or cartoon series. You will be a 
creative practitioner and have expert-level industry experience of using 
After Effects and one or more of Toon Boom, Harmony, TV Paint or Adobe 
Animate. A track record of teaching and leadership on modules or courses 
and experience of curriculum development would be desirable.

You must have up to date knowledge of commercial 2D animation pipelines, 
ability to create and animate rigged 2D characters, and demonstrate 
motion graphics skills for idents and title sequences. A proactive 
approach to continually learning new skills and keeping up with industry 
practice is key.

You will have good oral and written communication skills, be proficient 
in the English language, and work effectively and flexibly as part of a 
team.

*Qualifications required*

The post holder will be required to hold an Undergraduate qualification 
in subject or related subject, or equivalent qualification; a 
postgraduate qualification, teaching qualification or Research degree 
would be advantageous.

*Contact Details/Informal Enquiries*

*Martin Bowman*– Joint Programme Leader Animation (m.p.bowman /at/ herts.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(m.p.bowman /at/ herts.ac.uk)>

*Daniel Goodbrey*– Joint Programme Leader Animation 
(d.m.1.goodbrey /at/ herts.ac.uk) <mailto:(d.m.1.goodbrey /at/ herts.ac.uk)>

*Professor Peter Richardson*– Head of Screen (p.richardson3 /at/ herts.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(p.richardson3 /at/ herts.ac.uk)>

*Closing Date: *03 May 2021

*Interview Date: *To be confirmed

*Reference Number:*032395

*Date Advert Placed:*25 March 2021

Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, 
Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome 
applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless 
of their protected characteristics. We offer a range of employee 
benefits including generous annual leave and discounted Sports Village 
memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly 
policies. #GoHerts

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