Lecturer in Animation Stop Motion (7 Month Paternity Cover)

The opportunity

The BA(Hons) Animation course at UAL’s London College of Communication is looking to recruit a specialist Lecturer in Animation to work across pathways with a particular focus on innovative and experimental approaches to stop-motion animation.

The Lecturer in Animation is responsible for teaching, curriculum development, and on-going scholarship in the Experimental and Character pathways within BA Hons Animation. This course is part of the Moving Image and Digital Arts programme at London College of Communication. The post-holder will work collaboratively within a course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions.

About you

We are looking for an outstanding teacher, practitioner and / or researcher to join the BA Animation course for a fixed term to cover for staff Paternity leave for 7 months. The post-holder will have experience of higher education (or comparable context), an ability to participate in curriculum development and assessment, a sound knowledge of the theories and practices in Stop-Motion and related analogue, digital and expanded forms of animation and ideally be able to contribute to the Programme’s research and/or knowledge exchange profile.

You should be comfortable working with diverse cohorts of students and committed to a teaching approach that integrates creative, exploratory practices with technical knowledge and will engage students through a combination of innovative pedagogy, knowledge exchange and/or research.

An MA in Animation or an associated subject is preferred but not essential if comparable experience can be evidenced. Candidates should possess a record of professional practice/research, with a proficiency in Stop-Motion animation practice, theory and concepts including knowledge of cinematography, lighting, use of cameras, set building, model making with a range of materials, rig construction, design, storyboarding, contemporary experimental and narrative forms in animation film language. Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge of a range of analogue and digital animation skills and practice including the use of key stop-motion related software such as Dragon Frame, After Effects, Photoshop etc. You may also have other knowledge of new software and animation processes that could be incorporated into development of this specific area of animation practice.

You should be a specialist practitioner and/or researcher who is keen to use your academic and/or industry-based experience to support the development of student work across all year groups in both the Experimental and Character pathways. You’ll be proactive and actively contribute to the programme’s aims and vision. You should have a strong understanding of the contemporary context of Animation in an academic and/or professional setting and be engaged in relevant networks and communities of practice within this and/or related fields.


If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk 

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

▪ 39 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
▪ Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
▪ Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
▪ Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
▪ Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents) 
▪ Teachers Pension scheme
▪ In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
▪ Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
▪ Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.