Lecturer in Animation

De Montfort University (DMU) is a vibrant, ambitious institution. Characterised by strong leadership and an international outlook, DMU achieved a TEF Gold ranking for its teaching quality and prestigious awards for its #DMUGlobal initiative. This is testament to an ongoing focus on teaching and learning, a research portfolio that is worth millions of pounds and enviable links with industry. Located within Leicester’s cosmopolitan city centre DMU’s £136 million campus transformation is creating the modern, inspiring environments our students and staff deserve.

Faculty / Directorate

The role is an academic post within the department aligned strategically with the Creative Design Subject Group (Game Art, Animation and Graphic Arts) within the Leicester Media School. The Leicester Media School is based within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. It offers a wide range of courses in line with emergent demand and the nature of these fast-moving, creative disciplines. Bringing together technical and creative teaching and research, the Leicester Media School offers students opportunities to take part in international competitions and be recognised by respected industry bodies. The school offers industry-standard facilities, including a Virtual Production Studio, and equips students with the skills and specialist knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Role 

De Montfort University is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Animation to join a growing and vibrant academic and creative community. This is a leadership and teaching role within the Animation undergraduate programme, situated within the Leicester Media School. The post holder will be responsible for the innovative development and management of teaching and learning activities within the field of 2D and/or 3D animation. Software taught on the course includes Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, Unreal 5, Adobe CC, TVPaint, ZBrush. Complimentary skills in 3D rigging and modelling, traditional animation practices, alongside broad drawing skills and storyboarding, are also desirable.

The position is on a full-time, permanent basis.

Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will be joining a highly successful team with a track record for innovative teaching within an outstanding studio culture with excellent facilities. The applicant must evidence an established creative practice and must be fluent in character animation, and narrative storytelling. Our ideal Candidate will be able to demonstrate proficiency in current animation practices through a creative portfolio of work that will be reviewed at interview. The post holder will offer individualised learning and cater for students from diverse and international backgrounds and influence the pedagogy of the subject as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Closing date: 07/07/2024

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