Lecturer in Theatre Design Digital Practices

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for an experienced academic to deliver specialist teaching and academic guidance to students on our BA Theatre Design course.

Based at Wimbledon College of Arts, the BA Theatre Design course focuses on set and costume design, equipping students with the practical and conceptual skills required by today’s professional designers, to prepare them for work in live events, contemporary theatre and performance design.

As a Lecturer, you’ll be responsible for teaching and on-going scholarship on the course and across the programme. You’ll lead a year group on the course, managing, planning and delivering teaching and assessment that encourages student learning and development.

You’ll liaise with the course team to ensure that teaching and learning opportunities meet an appropriate standard and quality, whilst also assisting with the coordination of visiting lecturers for specified units on the course.

About you

You’ll possess an undergraduate degree in a subject relevant to theatre design, as well as a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience demonstrated through your professional practice.

You’ll bring expert knowledge and experience of contemporary theatre and performance design practices, especially digital practices, as well as knowledge of the current discourses within theatre design.

You’ll also need knowledge and experience of theatre/performance design within an industry and research context, along with specific competencies in digital drafting and associated digitally based software platforms.

The scheduled interview date is 10/09/2024.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Lucy Algar, Course Leader BA Theatre Design / l.algar@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor / 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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