Associate Lecturer- Digital Animation (4859_2) at Nelson Mandela University

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Associate Lecturer

This equity post will require the successful candidate to:

• Teach and supervise at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Research and publish in accredited publications.
• Produce creative media outputs.
• Support academic programmes and the academic discipline.
• Undertake engagement activities.
• Participate in curriculum development and enhancement.
• Maintain industry partnerships and networks.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Associate Lecturer

• Experience in undergraduate teaching and supervision.
• Sound knowledge of the discipline of media studies, with a specialization in digital animation (practical and theoretical competency). Related competency in film production will be an advantage.
• Emerging research productivity both through accredited and creative outputs.
• Willingness to participate in engagement activities, drawing on the discipline.
• Participate in Departmental and/or School and/or Faculty activities.
• Engage in further postgraduate study (Masters and PhD qualifications)

REQUIREMENTS

Associate Lecturer

• An Honours (but preferably a Masters) Degree in Media Studies or a cognate discipline with a specialisation in 2D Animation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Animation software programmes
• At least 1 year of experience in undergraduate and Honours teaching and supervision.
• At least 1 year of 2D Animation industry experience (please provide a portfolio of evidence in this regard).
• Proficiency in 3D animation (Blender, 3ds Max), Video editing (Premiere Pro), and Sound design (Adobe Audition, Reaper) are advantageous
• Evidence of academic and/or community engagement.