UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE, Lecturer 2D Animation
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UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS
Role title: Lecturer 2D Animation
http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/2d-animation-and-character-for-digital-media
Grade: 0.6FTE
3 days a week or equivalent
Salary: £31,342.00 - £37,394.00 pro rata per annum
Responsible to: Dean of School, through line manager Subject Group Leader
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Helping to develop and implement the curriculum for the 2D Animation Programme, taking responsibility for the 2D animation pathway, its development and delivery. Contributing to the development of the teaching and research across the Animation programme and participating in the MA Digital Media programme as appropriate.
Maintaining a clear sense of the development of the area and ensuring the curriculum and teaching are up to date are key to this post.
The postholder will be a key member of the Animation teaching team and Screen Media subject group.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Key aspects of the role are:
To lead and contribute to the vision of the 2D modules and pathway, whilst making a full contribution to the animation programme as a whole.
To prepare, teach, administer and assess animation as well as contributing strategically to the development of this discipline area.
To develop, maintain industry contacts, collaborative opportunities and strategic alliances related to curriculum and commercial developments and the initiation of live projects.
To source high level visiting lecturers from industry.
To facilitate work experience for undergraduate students.
To make a teaching contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
To contribute to and lead aspects of the programme and the subject within the School including module and year and pathway leadership.
To make a strong contribution to the national and international profile of this internationally recognised programme.
To undertake work leading to research outcomes or commercial activities outcomes within the School on an annual basis.
The post carries with it general responsibilities as follows:
Design and development of teaching, learning and assessment materials for a range of modules.
Contribution to programme development.
Year leadership, module leadership and or pathway leadership as appropriate.
Full use of StudyNet and other e-learning materials and resources for communication and developing an effective student experience.
Assessment of student work including internal examination processes and provision of constructive assessment feedback to students.
Administrative work related to the programmes and modules.
Develop and carry out research or commercial income-generating projects, contributing to research profile or commercial activities in the School; this includes funding source identification and the securing of funds, as well as producing outcomes in the public domain,
Become an active member of the Games and Visual Effects Research Lab.
Liaison with internal colleagues within University, including professional
technical and administrative officers.
Full contribution to recruitment, interviews, marketing activities and School profile development on and off site, including some international travel for recruitment or partnership development.
Working effectively within the team and developing productive working relationships with other staff; may take project lead from time to time.
Planning and managing resources as appropriate, including observation of Health and Safety good practices, and ethical practices.
Balance the pressures of teaching, research and administrative demands and their competing deadlines.
Expected to work occasionally in non-University as well as University locations including overseas working from time to time, including working outside normal working hours at weekends and evenings, including open days and similar events.
The postholder will uphold the professional ethos of the School and share in the corporate responsibility for the academic well-being of students within the School; to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with colleagues and to cooperate with them on the development and continuous improvement of the work of the University.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The post holder is a member of the staff of the School of Creative Arts. The postolder reports to the Dean of School through the Head of Screen, Professor Peter Richardson. The work of the postholder is overseen by the Programme Leader who ensures that the course and student experience is satisfactory.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
Some team responsibilities, including supervision of team members and visiting lecturers.
RELATIONSHIPS/CONTACTS
Internal: Programme leaders, Head of Screen, Postgraduate Group Leader, Associate Deans of School.
External: Subject and industry networks and other professionals and professional networks.
This document outlines the duties required, for the time being, of the post entitled Lecturer to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or inclusive list and the Dean of School may vary duties, from time to time, which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility entailed.
The applicant should make reference to the person specification in the application.
Additional Information:
Closing Date: 7 December 2014
Interview Date: Week Commencing 15 December 2014
Quote Reference: 012230
Annual Leave: 35 days (pro rata) plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year.
Informal Contact Details: Professor Peter Richardson, Subject Group Leader, p.richardson3@herts.ac.uk
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST TITLE: Lecturer
1. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Honours Degree in relevant subject
Desirable Teaching qualification, Higher Education Academy membership
PostGraduate qualification in relevant subject
2. WORK AND OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential A creative practitioner who has worked in an appropriate area of practice within the 2D Animation industries
Experience of teaching at HE level or able to demonstrate a full understanding of education context of HE alongside some teaching or training experience
Highly proficient and innovative user of animation software.
Highly proficient animation artist with knowledge of traditional animation techniques, concept art, storyboarding and 2D animation production and film-making.
Experience of collaborative working.
Desirable Programme development or curriculum development experience.
Familiarity with administration and planning within education or industry.
Year and module leadership or administrative experience within education.
Record of professional contributions including research and / or consultancy activities.
Experience of International working
Virtual learning environment use, web-design
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND ABILITIES
Essential Presentation and communication skills of high level
High level planning skills
Able to relate to a diverse student group
Proficiency in English Language
Desirable Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary academic team
Ability to work flexibly to effectively balance teaching load against other demands of administration or research
Start date: January 2015 start date or as negotiated.
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS
The School was set up in its present form in Sept 2009 and currently has approximately 2,300 undergraduate, postgraduate and research students. Courses and tutors are organised into 5 academic groups – Design, Visual Arts, Screen, Music and Postgraduate Centre for Creative Arts. There is a broad spread of courses with details available on the University website.
The work of the School has developed in ambition, scope and scale since the early 1990s, at which point the School joined the University. The School is based on the College Lane site in 5 buildings clustered on the west of the site and the John Lill music centre nearby. The School has an active and lively environment, based around a café and professionally-curated gallery in the Art and Design Building.
The School has approximately 10% international students and has three important overseas partnerships that have been established for some years in Moscow, Kuala Lumpur and on-line and this work is expanding, with more academic staff involved in these activities each year.
The School is a Strategic Business Unit of the University which gives control of its own budgets. It is one of four Schools within the Faculty of Science, Technology and Creative Arts.
The Schools current objectives include:
• To further build excellence of its courses and opportunities for students
• To increase student engagement in the running of the School and improvement of general student experience
• To increase student success in employability, jobs and social enterprise
• To maintain international excellence ratings from RAE2008 within the next Research Excellence Framework 2013
• To increase and advance staff research activities across pure and applied research as well as commercial activities
• To increase strategic alliances with key external organisations
• To increase the proportion of non-HEFCE activities and income
• To further develop research, commercial and teaching collaborations both external and internal to the School including multi-professional projects across courses
Recent efforts in the School have concentrated on long-term industry-relevance of courses, developing the social environment, research activities, expansion of commercial activities supporting staff in projects, development of more placement and work experience for students – amongst other work.
All postholders are required to undertake research in the discipline, through academic research, professional practice or commercially-applied activity. There is a variety of support available for this work. Fractional postholders are required to attend the University during the teaching year during periods of other duties, so as to engage fully with students, other tutors and the work of the School. Staff starting who are new to teaching are required by the University to undertake a CPAD course, Postgraduate Certificate of Education which is recognised by the Higher Education Academy. This is usually undertaken over the first two years in post. There is usually an allowance given.
A variety of information about the School, its courses and research is available on University websites.
Lastly the School has a welcoming atmosphere to both staff and students, retaining something of the character of its early art school past. The work of the School emphasizes collaboration and the development and contribution of all talents from tutors and students alike, as part of our success now and in the future. Collaborations between students across course boundaries are growing, as are those between tutors across School boundaries.
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS
Role title: Lecturer 2D Animation
http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/2d-animation-and-character-for-digital-media
Grade: 0.6FTE
3 days a week or equivalent
Salary: £31,342.00 - £37,394.00 pro rata per annum
Responsible to: Dean of School, through line manager Subject Group Leader
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Helping to develop and implement the curriculum for the 2D Animation Programme, taking responsibility for the 2D animation pathway, its development and delivery. Contributing to the development of the teaching and research across the Animation programme and participating in the MA Digital Media programme as appropriate.
Maintaining a clear sense of the development of the area and ensuring the curriculum and teaching are up to date are key to this post.
The postholder will be a key member of the Animation teaching team and Screen Media subject group.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Key aspects of the role are:
To lead and contribute to the vision of the 2D modules and pathway, whilst making a full contribution to the animation programme as a whole.
To prepare, teach, administer and assess animation as well as contributing strategically to the development of this discipline area.
To develop, maintain industry contacts, collaborative opportunities and strategic alliances related to curriculum and commercial developments and the initiation of live projects.
To source high level visiting lecturers from industry.
To facilitate work experience for undergraduate students.
To make a teaching contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
To contribute to and lead aspects of the programme and the subject within the School including module and year and pathway leadership.
To make a strong contribution to the national and international profile of this internationally recognised programme.
To undertake work leading to research outcomes or commercial activities outcomes within the School on an annual basis.
The post carries with it general responsibilities as follows:
Design and development of teaching, learning and assessment materials for a range of modules.
Contribution to programme development.
Year leadership, module leadership and or pathway leadership as appropriate.
Full use of StudyNet and other e-learning materials and resources for communication and developing an effective student experience.
Assessment of student work including internal examination processes and provision of constructive assessment feedback to students.
Administrative work related to the programmes and modules.
Develop and carry out research or commercial income-generating projects, contributing to research profile or commercial activities in the School; this includes funding source identification and the securing of funds, as well as producing outcomes in the public domain,
Become an active member of the Games and Visual Effects Research Lab.
Liaison with internal colleagues within University, including professional
technical and administrative officers.
Full contribution to recruitment, interviews, marketing activities and School profile development on and off site, including some international travel for recruitment or partnership development.
Working effectively within the team and developing productive working relationships with other staff; may take project lead from time to time.
Planning and managing resources as appropriate, including observation of Health and Safety good practices, and ethical practices.
Balance the pressures of teaching, research and administrative demands and their competing deadlines.
Expected to work occasionally in non-University as well as University locations including overseas working from time to time, including working outside normal working hours at weekends and evenings, including open days and similar events.
The postholder will uphold the professional ethos of the School and share in the corporate responsibility for the academic well-being of students within the School; to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with colleagues and to cooperate with them on the development and continuous improvement of the work of the University.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The post holder is a member of the staff of the School of Creative Arts. The postolder reports to the Dean of School through the Head of Screen, Professor Peter Richardson. The work of the postholder is overseen by the Programme Leader who ensures that the course and student experience is satisfactory.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
Some team responsibilities, including supervision of team members and visiting lecturers.
RELATIONSHIPS/CONTACTS
Internal: Programme leaders, Head of Screen, Postgraduate Group Leader, Associate Deans of School.
External: Subject and industry networks and other professionals and professional networks.
This document outlines the duties required, for the time being, of the post entitled Lecturer to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or inclusive list and the Dean of School may vary duties, from time to time, which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility entailed.
The applicant should make reference to the person specification in the application.
Additional Information:
Closing Date: 7 December 2014
Interview Date: Week Commencing 15 December 2014
Quote Reference: 012230
Annual Leave: 35 days (pro rata) plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year.
Informal Contact Details: Professor Peter Richardson, Subject Group Leader, p.richardson3@herts.ac.uk
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST TITLE: Lecturer
1. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Honours Degree in relevant subject
Desirable Teaching qualification, Higher Education Academy membership
PostGraduate qualification in relevant subject
2. WORK AND OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential A creative practitioner who has worked in an appropriate area of practice within the 2D Animation industries
Experience of teaching at HE level or able to demonstrate a full understanding of education context of HE alongside some teaching or training experience
Highly proficient and innovative user of animation software.
Highly proficient animation artist with knowledge of traditional animation techniques, concept art, storyboarding and 2D animation production and film-making.
Experience of collaborative working.
Desirable Programme development or curriculum development experience.
Familiarity with administration and planning within education or industry.
Year and module leadership or administrative experience within education.
Record of professional contributions including research and / or consultancy activities.
Experience of International working
Virtual learning environment use, web-design
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND ABILITIES
Essential Presentation and communication skills of high level
High level planning skills
Able to relate to a diverse student group
Proficiency in English Language
Desirable Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary academic team
Ability to work flexibly to effectively balance teaching load against other demands of administration or research
Start date: January 2015 start date or as negotiated.
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS
The School was set up in its present form in Sept 2009 and currently has approximately 2,300 undergraduate, postgraduate and research students. Courses and tutors are organised into 5 academic groups – Design, Visual Arts, Screen, Music and Postgraduate Centre for Creative Arts. There is a broad spread of courses with details available on the University website.
The work of the School has developed in ambition, scope and scale since the early 1990s, at which point the School joined the University. The School is based on the College Lane site in 5 buildings clustered on the west of the site and the John Lill music centre nearby. The School has an active and lively environment, based around a café and professionally-curated gallery in the Art and Design Building.
The School has approximately 10% international students and has three important overseas partnerships that have been established for some years in Moscow, Kuala Lumpur and on-line and this work is expanding, with more academic staff involved in these activities each year.
The School is a Strategic Business Unit of the University which gives control of its own budgets. It is one of four Schools within the Faculty of Science, Technology and Creative Arts.
The Schools current objectives include:
• To further build excellence of its courses and opportunities for students
• To increase student engagement in the running of the School and improvement of general student experience
• To increase student success in employability, jobs and social enterprise
• To maintain international excellence ratings from RAE2008 within the next Research Excellence Framework 2013
• To increase and advance staff research activities across pure and applied research as well as commercial activities
• To increase strategic alliances with key external organisations
• To increase the proportion of non-HEFCE activities and income
• To further develop research, commercial and teaching collaborations both external and internal to the School including multi-professional projects across courses
Recent efforts in the School have concentrated on long-term industry-relevance of courses, developing the social environment, research activities, expansion of commercial activities supporting staff in projects, development of more placement and work experience for students – amongst other work.
All postholders are required to undertake research in the discipline, through academic research, professional practice or commercially-applied activity. There is a variety of support available for this work. Fractional postholders are required to attend the University during the teaching year during periods of other duties, so as to engage fully with students, other tutors and the work of the School. Staff starting who are new to teaching are required by the University to undertake a CPAD course, Postgraduate Certificate of Education which is recognised by the Higher Education Academy. This is usually undertaken over the first two years in post. There is usually an allowance given.
A variety of information about the School, its courses and research is available on University websites.
Lastly the School has a welcoming atmosphere to both staff and students, retaining something of the character of its early art school past. The work of the School emphasizes collaboration and the development and contribution of all talents from tutors and students alike, as part of our success now and in the future. Collaborations between students across course boundaries are growing, as are those between tutors across School boundaries.
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