Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computer Animation at Kingston University

The Role

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Animation with an ambition to join the academic team in the department that hosts a flagship games development programme and a thriving computer animation MA course alongside the undergraduate provision.

You will be creating engaging learning material on CGI production specialisms, such as principles and techniques for 3D Modelling in film, games and User Interface Design, character creation, environment design and development, shading and texturing principles and techniques, as well as rigging, lighting and rendering methodologies and practices. You will join an interdisciplinary team to supervise, support and advise on student projects and pursue active collaborations with industry and other partner organisations. 

There will be an opportunity to actively support you in maintaining your professional profile – so crucial for the delivery of the courses – including by collaborative efforts and sharing expertise within the team of specialist lecturers. The details to be specified later in the process.

The School houses a state-of-the-art Centre for Augmented and Virtual Reality, CAVE – where you will be engaging in immersive media and an ambitious application programme of augmented and virtual reality, AR and VR. The School pursues academic excellence in other areas such as cyber security and artificial intelligence – and holds a Silver Award by the National Cyber Security Centre, NCSC (GCHQ) for its Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education.

The Person

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the relevant areas of computer animation and will be ready to adopt and practice innovative pedagogic methods and develop their research potential and professional practice to produce outputs of the standard required for REF submission. It is essential that the candidates have a doctoral level qualification and appropriate research and professional skills in a relevant area of computer animation.

The provision of high-quality, student-centred, innovative teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes will be the main focus. You will be organizing hands-on workshops, practical demonstrations, videos, and group projects to provide students with practical experience in various industry-standard software, tools, and techniques. You will participate in relevant research and professional practice, contributing to the advancement of the field of computer animation and promoting interdisciplinary approaches.

By the end of the probation period, you must have achieved the relevant level of UKPSF recognition (if this has not already been obtained). For those new to teaching, this will be through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching and for those experienced in teaching, through our Kingston Academic Practice Standards Framework.

The Faculty

If there’s one thing we stand for above all else at Kingston University’s School of Engineering and the Environment, it’s active, problem-based learning. In short, making sure our students leave us ready for the challenges of the 21^st century. Our challenging curricula and outstanding facilities combine across two campuses to deliver undergraduate, postgraduate and research opportunities in civil engineering and construction, aerospace and aircraft engineering and mechanical and automotive engineering. Join us and you’ll be part of an environment that prides its facilities – from concrete materials and geotechnical laboratories to global navigation satellite systems equipment and facilities for exploring fluid dynamics, engine testing and aerospace.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position.

We are looking to appoint at a starting salary of £43,187 per annum for a Lecturer or £48,251 per annum for a Senior Lecturer, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. Please state in your supporting statement if you are applying for the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position.

Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 29th January 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Jay Kiruthika, Interim Head of Department of Networks and Digital Media or Professor Vesna Brujic-Okretic, Head of School of Computer Science and Mathematics.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are – so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

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