Hourly Paid Lecturer - Game Art & Animation Lecturer

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Salary: £26.10 to £40.74 depending on experience

Hours: Full time or Part Time

Contract Type: Hourly Paid

SAE London is seeking a Games Art & Animation Lecturer to collaborate on teaching in our Games Art & Animation program. This role involves preparing and delivering on-campus teaching including tutorials and workshops.

• Deliver and facilitate learning through a variety of engaging methods of pedagogy.
• Enhance students’ learning experience and outcomes through focused talks, and delivery of lesson plans and course material as required.
• Providing timely and useful feedback to students to challenge their thinking and ensure understanding.
• Effective, consistent, and timely marking of assessments.

• Possess outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, be highly organised and possess good time management skills.
• Demonstrated student service orientation.
• Full working rights for work in the UK.
• This role is fully based on campus.
• Experience in Game Art and Animation, using tools such as Maya, Substance, Photoshop, and ZBrush.

• Master’s degree in a related field, or Hons degree. In progress or complete and/or industry experience.
• Relevant industry experience in games production pipeline and relevant software, including use of Unreal Engine.
• Teaching experience, including the creation of session plans and preparation of materials.
• Specialisms including motion capture, cloth, particles design, and VFX, Nuke, Blender or other related software.
• Experience in project-based learning, using flipped teaching techniques and other contemporary forms of facilitating learning.
• Experience in using technology in learning, including virtual learning platforms.
• Ability to teach across other disciplines, including VFX, games, and content creation.

Like much of the creative sector, SAE celebrates diversity and values the power of individuality. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background or experience. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our students, empowering them to unleash their creativity and achieve their full potential. However, we recognise that barriers still exist in access and success for underrepresented groups. To improve the diversity of our academic team and help close these gaps, we strongly encourage applications from women, as well as individuals from global majority backgrounds and those with disabilities. Your unique experiences and perspectives are not only welcomed but essential in shaping a more inclusive and representative creative industry.

For more information about the roles please contact Geoffrey Hill, Programme Leader Games & Web: g.hill@sae.edu

Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative talent! We are currently interviewing for this post, so please be advised that the position may be filled before the closing date. Due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted. Please submit your interest by using the Apply button and uploading your latest CV and covering letter.

Note: SAE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

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