Senior Tutor - Game Arts and Animation

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering

Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Fixed term position until 17 December 2027, 37.5 hours per week
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

The School of Product Design | Kura Hanga Otinga is seeking a motivated and collaborative fixed-term Senior Tutor to contribute to high-quality teaching and learning within our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

As a Senior Tutor, you will bring disciplinary expertise and a developing pedagogical practice to create a stimulating, research-informed, and supportive learning environment. You will deliver teaching across a range of courses, support student learning and assessment, and contribute to the broader academic and service activities of the School.

Key Responsibilities Include

• delivering high-quality teaching using innovative, inclusive, and effective pedagogical practices
• supporting programme delivery through tutorials, studios, workshops, and assessment activities
• designing and delivering assessments and providing timely, constructive feedback to students
• embedding the UC Graduate Profile and encouraging critical, analytical, and creative thinking
• actively engaging in course evaluation, reflective practice, and continuous improvement
• contributing to service and administrative activities that support School, Faculty, and University objectives

Mōu | Who You Are

You are an enthusiastic educator with expertise in Game Art and Animation pipelines and a strong commitment to teaching excellence. You are developing your academic career and pedagogical practice, and you enjoy working collaboratively within a creative and collegial environment.

You will demonstrate an active commitment to bicultural confidence and competence, including upholding tikanga and values as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and valuing te reo Māori.

Applicants Will Demonstrate

• Evidence of a growing reputation or expertise within a relevant discipline area
• Experience teaching Game Arts and Animation pipelines—including 2D and 3D workflows within static and real-time rendering environments with version control using GitHub—through effective, inclusive methods that support a diverse range of learners.
• A commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues
• Competence in digital tools and learning technologies relevant to tertiary teaching
• Experience with on-line and remote-study course design and deliver technologies
• An active commitment to UC values, inclusivity, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The School of Product Design is part of the University of Canterbury’s vibrant academic community and contributes to teaching, research, and innovation that responds to real-world challenges.

You will work closely with academic and professional staff within the School and Faculty, contributing to a supportive, collaborative culture that enhances student success and the University’s reputation.

For more information, please visit here.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora -– Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

Mea e tukua nei | What we offer

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangement
• professional development opportunities
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• on-campus staff discounts
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 10 November 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

Please note, this is an onsite position.