**Whilst this vacancy is being advertised concurrently, applications from employees at risk of redundancy will be considered first in accordance with the University's redeployment process**
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Animation to join our outstanding team of educators, practitioners and researchers.
The Farnham School of Creative and Cultural Industries is a vibrant community of students, academic teaching staff, researchers and industry specialists, working together to create innovative animation, film and creative technologies practice and research. Central to the School's ethos is the combination of high-quality teaching, leading research and vibrant knowledge exchange with industry partners. The School has a long-established international reputation for excellence in animation, producing graduates who have gone on to successful careers across film, television, games, independent practice and the wider creative industries. Alongside industry-standard studios and digital production facilities, students benefit from specialist workshops and a vibrant interdisciplinary creative environment. The role will be based at the Farnham campus, just outside Guildford, and will report directly to the Programme Director for Animation.
UCA is seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative educator with specialist expertise in 2D animation. We are looking for a candidate who will ideally have professional experience within animation together with experience of teaching in higher education, including curriculum delivery that reflects contemporary creative practice.
As Lecturer in Animation, you will have proven knowledge and experience of contemporary digital frame-by-frame animation workflows, with particular expertise in TVPaint or equivalent professional software. You will be confident teaching the principles of traditional animation, including drawing, movement, timing, observation and performance, while also introducing students to analogue animation techniques and experimental approaches to moving image. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects and Photoshop, together with knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony, Moho, stop motion or hybrid animation techniques, would be advantageous.
You will play a key role in delivering animation skills to students across undergraduate and, where appropriate, postgraduate provision. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of animators through your creativity, artistic practice and professional expertise, supporting students to develop technical confidence, visual storytelling skills and distinctive creative voices.
You will have a good honours degree, ideally supported by a postgraduate qualification, together with significant professional experience and an up-to-date understanding of contemporary developments in animation and the wider creative industries.
At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers spans almost 160 years, and today we're helping shape a global future that supports and nurtures creative talent worldwide.
You will be able to demonstrate excellent team-working, organisational and communication skills. Teaching responsibilities will include all associated course administration, assessment and student support, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute proactively to curriculum enhancement and innovative approaches to learning and teaching. You will also participate in marketing and student recruitment activities, collaborate with technical staff and colleagues across the School, and have the opportunity to engage in professional practice, research and knowledge exchange.
Animation at UCA Farnham is built around making. We encourage students to experiment, question convention and develop their own creative identities while gaining the professional skills and adaptability to thrive across artistic, commercial and emerging contexts. We are looking for someone who shares this philosophy and is passionate about inspiring students to become thoughtful, confident and creative animators.
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of animators? If so, we would love to hear from you.
You can find out more about Animation at UCA via our Website, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo and LinkedIn profiles.
For an informal conversation:
Contact Programme Director Will Bishop-Stephens
[email protected]
Further details
Role Profile
At the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), we’re committed to creating an inclusive community where every student and colleague feels respected, supported and able to belong. We celebrate the breadth of backgrounds, identities and lived experiences across our campuses and disciplines, and we recognise that creativity thrives when different perspectives are welcomed and valued. By promoting positive wellbeing and fair opportunities, we aim to remove barriers and enable everyone to flourish and reach their potential. We warmly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and from anyone who shares our ambition to build a more equitable and inclusive UCA.
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Job Details
Department/School
Farnham School of Creative and Cultural Industries: Film Media and Performance Animation Pathway
Location
Farnham
Salary
£41,064 per annum pro rata
14.5 hours per week - Fixed Term Contract for 9 months
Closing Date
Sunday 16 August 2026
Interview Date
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Reference
26-AAAA1544T-0241-2
