Senior Lecturer and Year Leader, BA Costume

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The opportunity

This is an exciting time to join the expanding costume community at Wimbledon College of Arts within the BA Costume for Theatre and Screen course. We are offering two, full-time posts, for two candidates to year-lead, years 2 and 3 at undergraduate level.

The BA Costume for Theatre and Screen course builds upon the international reputation the College has for delivering costume education and is listed in the Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 10 courses globally to study costume.

Successful candidates will work closely the BA Course Leader and staff, as either a Year 2, or a Year 3 Leader, to deliver an inspiring student experience at undergraduate level. They will be aware of both design and interpretation skills within costume, be able to innovate within the course, and possess a good overview as to how identify different modes of delivery. 

About you

With a relevant degree in a costume related subject, you’ll have previous experience of teaching costume at higher education level. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing and developing curriculum that enhances the student experience.

Applicants will have strong skills in costume production management, be able to evaluate the study of costume within the professional discipline and higher education and will use innovative approaches to researching and making.

You’ll be a generous, flexible team member with the ability to work with a variety of staff in different roles.

The scheduled interview date is 30th July 2024 at Wimbledon College of Arts.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalia Stewart, Course Leader BA Costume for Theatre and Screen / n.stewart.arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Adviser at jobs.ccw@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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