Lecturer - digital design (3d animation and visual effects)

3x Full-time, Continuing positions Salary Academic Level B ($110,868 - $131,659) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campusAbout the RoleThe Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, in disciplines related to their field of expertise. More specifically, the Lecturer is responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities.The Lecturer is also expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. The Lecturer is expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area or specialisation. The Lecturer may be responsible for course coordination.To be successful in this position, you'll have: Demonstrable advanced knowledge and extensive experience with industry-standard 3 D animation and Visual Effects (VFX) technologies such as Houdini, Maya, Unreal Engine, and Nuke. Tech art skills (e.g. materials and shader design, lighting, game engine tool development) desirable. This selection criteria could be evidenced via portfolio submission (web links preferred). Demonstrable industry knowledge and experience in current and emerging industry workflows and pipelines for rendered and real-time 3 D animation. Qualified candidates with industry experience (e.g. in 3 D, VFX, or game production studios) are highly encouraged to apply. Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, and deliver 3 D animation and Visual Effects courses at undergraduate and/or post-graduate levels. Demonstrated ability to support student issues related to effective learning.Please view position description for further selection criteria QualificationsMandatory: Ph D QualificationPlease Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.About the SchoolThe School of Design is a School comprised of the disciplines of Industrial Design, Digital Design and Communication Design.The School builds on RMIT's leading national and international reputation in design education by creating a specific focus on emerging areas such as UX and service design, design strategy and virtual and augmented reality.It comprises approximately 100 academic and 11 professional staff and over 3000 EFT undergraduate and postgraduate students with expectations of growth.For more information visit.To Apply Please submit your CV, covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email. PD - Lecturer - Digital Design (3d Animation and Visual Effects) Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on Linked In advertisements. Holiday Closure Notice:Please be advised that RMIT will be closed between Christmas and New Year. If you have any questions or issues related to this role during that time, please contact . We will get back to you after January 2nd.Applications close on Sunday 9 th February 2025 at 11.59pm. About RMIT UniversityRMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. 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