Senior Lecturer in Theatre Design

The opportunity

Are you an experienced theatre or performance design professional ready to share your knowledge with the next generation of creatives?

Wimbledon College of Arts, part of University of the Arts London (UAL), is looking for a Senior Lecturer to join the BA Theatre Design course team.

This is a chance to help shape a course that prepares students for exciting and varied careers in live events, contemporary theatre and performance design.

You’ll play a key role in developing teaching and supporting students, encouraging new ideas and fresh perspectives that reflect the world we live in.

You’ll also be responsible for a year group of undergraduate students’ pastoral support, progress and attendance.

Your profile

You’ll bring strong experience in theatre or performance design, with a background in teaching or relevant work in higher education.

You may be a practicing designer or academic with a passion for sharing your skills. You’ll be confident planning and delivering teaching, assessing student work and providing guidance and support.

Your communication style is open and inclusive, and you enjoy working with students from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether through research, professional work or collaboration, you bring current knowledge and ideas that can support and inspire student learning.

Learn all you need to know about applying to Wimbledon College of Arts at our info event - Date and time: Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00 - 18:00 BST

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Closing date: 15th July 2025 @ 23.55

Interview date: 24th July 2025 at Wimbledon College of Arts

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Esther Armstrong, Programme Director for Theatre Screen and Performance Arts  e.armstrong@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 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.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

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.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

Start your application

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