{"id":1006111,"date":"2026-03-27T18:02:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/197.137.64.198\/mainsite\/?post_type=vacancies&#038;p=1006111"},"modified":"2026-03-27T18:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:11:21","slug":"lecturer-assistant-professor-lecturer-in-3d-animation","status":"publish","type":"vacancies","link":"http:\/\/197.137.64.198\/mainsite\/vacancies\/lecturer-assistant-professor-lecturer-in-3d-animation\/","title":{"rendered":"Lecturer \/ Assistant Professor Lecturer In 3D Animation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Role Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Cinematic Arts at USIU-Africa invites applications for a full-time faculty position in&nbsp;<strong>3D Animation<\/strong>. The successful candidate will teach introductory to advanced 3D courses, supervise student projects, contribute to curriculum development, and support the department\u2019s production and research activities. The role emphasizes practical, hands-on instruction using industry-standard tools and workflows, and aims to prepare students for careers in animation, motion graphics, and related creative industries across Africa and the rest of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teaching:<\/strong>\u00a0Deliver practical, project-based courses in 3D animation covering polygon modelling, UV unwrapping, texturing, basic rigging, lighting, and rendering using Autodesk Maya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum Development:<\/strong>\u00a0Design and update course materials, syllabi, and assessment rubrics that align with industry standards and local context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Supervision:<\/strong>\u00a0Guide students through project development, critiques, technical troubleshooting, and portfolio preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessment:<\/strong>\u00a0Evaluate student work and provide clear, constructive technical feedback that supports learning outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Production Pipeline Oversight:<\/strong>\u00a0Teach and demonstrate the end-to-end 3D production pipeline from modelling to final render and presentation outputs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:<\/strong>\u00a0Integrate 2D animation and motion graphics concepts into 3D workflows and collaborate with colleagues across film, sound, and game design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry Engagement:<\/strong>\u00a0Foster links with industry partners, support internships, and, where appropriate, contribute to commercial or community-facing production projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Service:<\/strong>\u00a0Participate in departmental meetings, student recruitment, outreach, and quality assurance activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Degree:<\/strong>\u00a0A PhD in Animation or a Master\u2019s degree in Animation, Digital Media, or a closely related field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical Proficiency:<\/strong>\u00a0Demonstrable proficiency in\u00a0<strong>Autodesk Maya<\/strong>, including polygon modelling, UV unwrapping, texturing, basic rigging, lighting, and rendering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teaching Experience:<\/strong>\u00a0Experience teaching or tutoring 3D animation or related subjects, with evidence of practical, hands-on course delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Production Knowledge:<\/strong>\u00a0Clear understanding of the 3D production pipeline and basic rendering workflows and presentation outputs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessment Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Ability to assess student work and provide actionable technical feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication:<\/strong>\u00a0Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Industry Experience:<\/strong>\u00a0Professional or studio experience in animation, motion graphics, or related production environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2D Background:<\/strong>\u00a0Background in 2D animation and motion graphics with the ability to relate 3D concepts to 2D workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Software Breadth:<\/strong>\u00a0Familiarity with complementary tools (e.g., Substance Painter, Arnold\/RenderMan\/Redshift, After Effects, Unreal Engine) is an advantage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research and Supervision:<\/strong>\u00a0Experience supervising undergraduate or postgraduate projects and contributing to applied research or creative practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contextual Awareness:<\/strong>\u00a0Experience working in African higher-education contexts or with local creative industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skills and Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Technical:<\/strong>\u00a0Strong understanding of 3D modelling principles, clean topology, and efficient workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pedagogical:<\/strong>\u00a0Ability to design practical assignments and scaffold learning from introductory to intermediate levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Problem Solving:<\/strong>\u00a0Aptitude for diagnosing technical issues and guiding students through solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration:<\/strong>\u00a0Team player who can work across disciplines and with external partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student-Centred:<\/strong>\u00a0Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and mentorship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaching Load and Assessment Expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teaching Load:<\/strong>\u00a0Typically, 3 courses per semester, including lectures, labs, and supervision of practical projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessment:<\/strong>\u00a0Mix of project-based assessments, portfolios, presentations, and written reflections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Development:<\/strong>\u00a0Expectation to engage in continuous professional development and to contribute to departmental training workshops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please submit the following as a single PDF to with the subject line&nbsp;<em>\u201c3D Animation Faculty Application\u201d<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cover letter<\/strong>\u00a0describing teaching philosophy and relevant experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum vitae<\/strong>\u00a0including a list of software and production credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teaching portfolio<\/strong>\u00a0or sample course materials and at least two examples of student or personal work (links or attachments).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact details<\/strong>\u00a0for three referees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications close\u00a0<strong>5.00pm, Friday, April 10, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a teaching demonstration and interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Director, Human Resource,<br>United States International University &#8211; Africa,<br>P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya<br>Email:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:jobs-dvcasa@usiu.ac.ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jobs-dvcasa@usiu.ac.ke<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .vgblk-rw-wrapper -->","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","job_department":[139],"class_list":["post-1006111","vacancies","type-vacancies","status-publish","hentry","job_department-faculty"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/197.137.64.198\/mainsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vacancies\/1006111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/197.137.64.198\/mainsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vacancies"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/197.137.64.198\/mainsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/vacancies"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/197.137.64.198\/mainsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1006111"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_department","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/197.137.64.198\/mainsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_department?post=1006111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}