Visiting Practitioner – BA Costume for Theatre & Screen

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The opportunity

This is a teaching role within the School of Performance, on the BA Costume for Theatre & Screen course, which will involve running teaching sessions with students and supporting specific skills throughout the academic year.

The role will begin as a Visiting Practitioner, however there is the possibility to move to Associate Lecturer position.

About you

The successful candidate should have experience in at least one of the following:

1. Millinery,

2. Theatrical Tailoring,

3. Costume maker

4. Costume Designer

5. Costume Embellishment Specialist

You should also have recent experience working in the theatre or film industry, along with some previous teaching experience.

Please refer to the information above, and within the attached job description when completing your supporting statement.

If you have any questions that are not covered within the included information, please contact Adele – a.morris@arts.ac.uk

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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