Lecturer Theatre Design

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The opportunity

Are you passionate about Theatre Design and eager to share your expertise with aspiring designers? Join Wimbledon College of Arts as a Lecturer in Theatre Design and play a vital part in managing, planning, and delivering specialist teaching within the BA Theatre Design course.

Collaborating with the Course Leader and Programme Director, you’ll ensure high-quality course delivery and maintain effective communication with staff and students. Your inclusive teaching approach, assessment feedback, and guidance will encourage student learning and development. You’ll also stay up to date with industry trends and contribute to academic developments. Your contributions will shape the future of Theatre Design education and the next generation of theatre designers.

About you

We’re seeking a highly qualified individual with an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Theatre Design or a related subject. Your expertise should be demonstrated through professional practice, particularly in digital drafting and related software platforms. A teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one is essential.

Strong communication skills and the ability to engage a diverse audience are crucial for promoting inclusivity. Leadership and management abilities are required to effectively motivate and lead a team. You should have experience in curriculum planning, assessment, and administration, with a solid understanding of Theatre Design education. Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level, resource management skills, and a track record of advancing professional practice/research are highly valued.

For full details on the assessment criteria and how to apply please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 25/07/23.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Esther Armstrong, Programme Director for Performance Design and Technologies 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 Advisor 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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