Associate Lecturer- Digital Animation

The Department of Media and Communication at Nelson Mandela University is seeking to expand its media skills base in the field of digital animation. In this regard, the department is looking for an Associate Lecturer to facilitate the teaching and learning process for undergraduate and postgraduate students, to engage in scholarly activities including research, accredited publication, conference presentations, and academic engagement, and to produce creative outputs.

This equity post will require the successful candidate to:

• Teach and supervise at undergraduate and postgraduate level.


• Research and publish in accredited publications.


• Produce creative media outputs.


• Support academic programmes and the academic discipline.


• Undertake engagement activities.


• Participate in curriculum development and enhancement.


• Maintain industry partnerships and networks.

Associate Lecturer

• Experience in undergraduate teaching and supervision.


• Sound knowledge of the discipline of media studies, with a specialization in digital animation (practical and theoretical competency). Related competency in film production will be an advantage.


• Emerging research productivity both through accredited and creative outputs.


• Willingness to participate in engagement activities, drawing on the discipline.


• Participate in Departmental and/or School and/or Faculty activities.


• Engage in further postgraduate study (Masters and PhD qualifications)

Associate Lecturer

• An Honours (but preferably a Masters) Degree in Media Studies or a cognate discipline with a specialization in 2D Animation.


• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Animation software programmes


• At least 1 year of experience in undergraduate and Honours teaching and supervision.


• At least 1 year of 2D Animation industry experience (please provide a portfolio of evidence in this regard).


• Proficiency in 3D animation (Blender, 3ds Max), Video editing (Premiere Pro), and Sound design (Adobe Audition, Reaper) are advantageous


• Evidence of academic and/or community engagement.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 10 April 2026.