Specialist Technician (Learning and Teaching) Jewellery and 3D

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The opportunity

The successful candidate will provide support for student learning, delivering informal and formal training and technical workshops. In this key role, you will provide professional expertise, guidance and advice and contribute to the delivery of technical services within the technical team. You will be required to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of 3D and Jewellery workshops, including the use and booking of specialist facilities, i.e. casting rooms, Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Making (CAD/CAM), and the laser cutting service.

You will be working within the 3D and Fashion Jewellery workshops ensuring both staff and students can work safely within health and safety regulations, supervising and assisting students with their work.

About you

You will have a strong track record in Jewellery, Fashion Jewellery and 3D. You will have the experience of teaching and / or demonstrating equipment and techniques related to Jewellery and 3D production techniques including digital technology (e.g. Rhino). You will have the ability to understand and explain technical / specialist terms commonly used in this area.

A degree and a post graduate qualification are desirable or an equivalent qualification / experience in the area of Jewellery and 3D. You will need subject experience and to be committed to working within a team and have worked within HE sector. You will be a motivated, creative individual with high levels of technical competence and a dedication to technological development. With good communication skills, you will be able to contribute critical input to student concept and expressive / creative intention, including giving feedback to students and helping with student formative assessments, with reference to appropriate learning outcomes of the course or project.

If invited for interview, you will be asked to take part in a test and also to present a portfolio of your work to the interview panel.

 

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.

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.

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