art teacher Plymouth, England
Job description
Fixed-Term (Ending 31 July 2024)
14.8 Hours per week
Bands 7-8 - starting salary £13,992
Arts University Plymouth, the newest specialist arts university in the UK, is looking to appoint a Lecturer to support the delivery and teach on our BA (Hons) Fine Art course, on a part-time basis. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, creative and passionate team, who all support a hugely successful course that promotes contemporary art practice in its broadest sense. We encourage an ambitious, self-directed and critically engaged approach to creative practice. You’ll help students explore interdisciplinary modes of practice and gain valuable experience of the creative sector creating lasting professional networks for your creative future.
About you:
You will be an artist with an established practice in the contemporary arts sector.
You will hold an MA Qualification in a relevant field
You will have previous teaching experience at a Higher Education (HE) level, having a commitment to professionalism and integrity in a HE environment
About the role:
Provide undergraduate teaching, feedback and assessment across all levels of the undergraduate degree
Contribute to the development, planning and delivery in the course area, ensuring the highest standards of learning and teaching in support of the best student experience
Work with the Course Leader for Fine Art to develop and deliver subject specific and interdisciplinary approaches to learning and teaching
Develop and undertake student recruitment and retention initiatives, under the direction of senior colleagues, where required
In return you’ll get:
14 (35 FTE) days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
Research, Innovation and Scholarly Activity days
Access to a supportive Employee Assistance Programme
Auot-enrolment to a Teachers Pension scheme
Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and discounted bus tickets
Closing date: 07 August 2023
Interviews will take place: W/C 14 August 2023
The successful candidate will be professionally active in their field and willing to contribute to our research ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and broadly inclusive arts university.
If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact Sarah King, Course Leader - Fine Art, .
Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. A satisfactory DBS disclosure at Enhanced Level will be required from successful candidates as a condition of appointment.
We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities.
