Role Summary We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in 3D Animation (Practice) to lead on the delivery and development of our 3D for Games and Film provision, alongside possible wider applications across the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries. The Senior Lecturer in 3D Animation (Practice) will lead the Learning and Teaching of the programme team across all years of the BA(Hons) 3D for Games and Film programme as well as lead knowledge exchange with relevant industry stakeholders. The application of 3D animation for games and film is a fast-changing and vital part of the creative industries, and as such the post holder will be responsible for strategic alignment to the industry, bringing external stakeholders from the industry to collaborate, design and refresh provision for our students, ensuring they are industry ready. Job Purpose To conduct research, learning and teaching, and knowledge transfer to the benefit of students, the School, the University, and the wider community. Main Responsibilities Learning and Teaching: • Deliver high quality teaching to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level • Design, develop and evaluate courses and programmes • Identify best and innovative practices in learning and teaching and build them into personal teaching practice • Ensure that personal research and knowledge of the field inform personal teaching practice • Contribute actively to initiatives which identify new and best practice in teaching and learning and promote it across the faculty and institution • Ensure that research insights and materials are built into the curriculum • Take lead responsibility for a programme area, subject or course, as required • Enhance student experience and outcomes Professional Practice and Knowledge Transfer: • Contribute to the improvement of professional standards and practices, through advice, investigation, publication and involvement in initiatives • Provide professional advice and services to external stakeholders which attract external income • Participate in and build networks, to develop professional profile and enhance the University’s connections in the area of activity • Support colleagues in research-led knowledge transfer initiatives • Supervise Masters and Doctoral students Academic Leadership and Management: • Lead learning and teaching activities in a particular area as agreed, e.g. programme leadership • Manage professional practice and knowledge transfer projects • Contribute to cross-School activities, such as student recruitment, induction, assessment, national and international partnerships etc • Advise and coach colleagues • Manage allocated people and resources • Undertake other activities, as required Other Responsibilities: • The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested • The postholder will actively follow Middlesex University policies including Equality & Diversity policies • As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the postholder