20 Oct
West Herts College
Watford
Job description
The School of Art and Design is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible part time Lecturer to join our contemporary, forward thinking, and high achieving team.
Working closely with our students, stakeholders, and employers, you will strive for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community.
We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with extensive knowledge in concept art and character development, to contribute to our successful digital illustration and animation course.
Our mission is to thoroughly prepare students for the industry by collaborating with various employers to impart both creative and transferable skills essential for success in the creative sector.
You will play a crucial role in promoting these values within the course as well as the wider Art & Design school.
Ideal candidates should possess expertise in both contemporary digital and traditional skills. Familiarity with a wide range of creative software and processes is preferred, including but not limited to :
- Animation techniques and principles
- Industry-standard software
- Adobe Suite
- Blender
- Toon Boom
- Digital drawing
- Procreate
- Clip Studio
The successful candidate will be positive, enthusiastic, resilient and have an eagerness to seek out development opportunities for our courses.
You will also be able to demonstrate an adaptive and flexible teaching style to support and stretch a diverse range of students.
Teaching experience and relevant qualifications are desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills and is willing to engage in self-development.
It is essential that our courses reflect industry practices,
and you will be key in driving course development to ensure it remains relevant and meets contemporary industry needs.
You should also expect to provide prompt, accurate and detailed assessment of student work at key stages during the academic year.
▶️ Hourly Paid Lecturer in Art & Design (Digital illustration and animation)
🖊️ West Herts College
📍 Watford