Stage Leader MA Character Animation

The opportunity

Central Saint Martins is seeking an experienced educator and creative practitioner with a passion for character animation to join the MA Character Animation course and play a key role inspiring the next generation of creative talent. 

 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a dynamic and critically engaged learning environment, combining specialist teaching, curriculum innovation and academic leadership to support students in developing their creative voices and professional practice. 

 

You will take responsibility for the academic coordination of a designated stage of the course, overseeing teaching, assessment and student progression. You will also contribute to course management, curriculum enhancement and the development of a collaborative learning environment that encourages critical thinking, experimentation and creative excellence. 

Your profile

You will have experience of teaching, curriculum development and assessment within higher education, or equivalent relevant experience, alongside a relevant degree or professional expertise. 

 

You will bring experience of research, teaching or professional practice relevant to the discipline with a strong understanding of contemporary creative practice. You will be an effective communicator and collaborative leader, able to inspire students, support colleagues and contribute positively to the development of the course. 

 

You will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching, student engagement and ensuring that learners from diverse backgrounds are supported to achieve their potential. 

 

A relevant postgraduate qualification, teaching qualification or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE would be desirable but is not essential. 

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.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our application portal. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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