Senior Lecturer in Visual Effects (Compositing)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45,413 i £57,422 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hatfield, Hertfordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Hertfordshire |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REQ000146 |
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Post Title: Senior Lecturer in Visual Effects (Compositing)
SBU/Department: School of Creative Arts (Screen)
FTE: 0.6 FTE (working 22.2 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH8 £45,413 pro rata pa with potential to progress to £57,422 pro rata pa by way of annual increments
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
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
We are seeking a senior lecturer with motivation and significant professional experience to teach visual effects production techniques, workflows, and relevant software to students on our highly ranked BA 3D and Visual Effects course (#1 in the UK – The Rookies 2024).
Main duties and responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching relevant compositing and visual effects techniques, workflows and applications to BA 3D Games Art and Design students on the Digital Animation Programme. You will have a broad understanding of the current technical, professional and commercial contexts for visual effects and of the ways practice is changing, especially in the area of real time.
You will be highly motivated and ambitious with an excellent track record in one or more areas related to visual effects. You will maintain a clear sense of the development of the area and ensure the curriculum and teaching remain up to date. You will further develop and strengthen external relationships and partnerships with companies and media organisations that will benefit students and staff and support the strategic objectives of the University and School.
You will be expected to 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 be expected to work closely with colleagues and the Programme Leader in a collegial and proactive academic team, to provide an excellent student learning experience.
Skill and experience required
You will have significant relevant professional experience as a visual effects artist or other professional role (in either freelance or salaried positions) and of some of the current visual effects industry practices and digital production workflows including an expert-level knowledge of compositing and Nuke. Some experience of real time technologies especially Unreal would be an advantage. Ideally, you will have some experience of teaching at HE level but this may not be extensive. You must have good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative and be proficient in English.
Qualifications required
You must hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline or in a non-related subject with significant professional experience. Having a teaching qualification, membership of the HEA and having, or working towards, a postgraduate or research degree in a relevant field would be an advantage as would membership of relevant professional organisations.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.
Informal Enquiries: Programme Leader, Digital Animation - David Tree (d.tree@herts.ac.uk).
Closing Date: 30 July 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference Number: REQ000146
Date advert placed: 16 July 2025
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 under-representation where it exists. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
SBU/Department: School of Creative Arts (Screen)
FTE: 0.6 FTE (working 22.2 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH8 £45,413 pro rata pa with potential to progress to £57,422 pro rata pa by way of annual increments
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
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
We are seeking a senior lecturer with motivation and significant professional experience to teach visual effects production techniques, workflows, and relevant software to students on our highly ranked BA 3D and Visual Effects course (#1 in the UK – The Rookies 2024).
Main duties and responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching relevant compositing and visual effects techniques, workflows and applications to BA 3D Games Art and Design students on the Digital Animation Programme. You will have a broad understanding of the current technical, professional and commercial contexts for visual effects and of the ways practice is changing, especially in the area of real time.
You will be highly motivated and ambitious with an excellent track record in one or more areas related to visual effects. You will maintain a clear sense of the development of the area and ensure the curriculum and teaching remain up to date. You will further develop and strengthen external relationships and partnerships with companies and media organisations that will benefit students and staff and support the strategic objectives of the University and School.
You will be expected to 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 be expected to work closely with colleagues and the Programme Leader in a collegial and proactive academic team, to provide an excellent student learning experience.
Skill and experience required
You will have significant relevant professional experience as a visual effects artist or other professional role (in either freelance or salaried positions) and of some of the current visual effects industry practices and digital production workflows including an expert-level knowledge of compositing and Nuke. Some experience of real time technologies especially Unreal would be an advantage. Ideally, you will have some experience of teaching at HE level but this may not be extensive. You must have good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative and be proficient in English.
Qualifications required
You must hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline or in a non-related subject with significant professional experience. Having a teaching qualification, membership of the HEA and having, or working towards, a postgraduate or research degree in a relevant field would be an advantage as would membership of relevant professional organisations.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.
Informal Enquiries: Programme Leader, Digital Animation - David Tree (d.tree@herts.ac.uk).
Closing Date: 30 July 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference Number: REQ000146
Date advert placed: 16 July 2025
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 under-representation where it exists. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
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