Specialist Option Leader - Photography and TIme Based Media

The opportunity

Based at the Foundation Centre, Wilson Road, Camberwell, SE5 8LU,

As Specialist Option Leader, you will provide team leadership for the Photography and Time Based Media (PTBM) area in the Art Pathway of the Foundation Diploma.

Along with teaching responsibilities, as Specialist Option Leader, you will take overall responsibility for the management of the area, including accurate timetabling, resources, the student experience, promotion of the subject and effective communication within the staff team and between staff and students.

In this role, you will promote the subject to foster and develop progression opportunities between Further Education and Undergraduate courses within Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon College and UAL.

All shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake the CREDO on-line personality assessment. This assessment provides us with a valuable insight into your preferred working style, temperament, interests and values. We will use your assessment to focus our interview discussion with you, in order to assess the fit between your profile and the role.  At the end of the selection process each candidate will be offered the opportunity to receive a copy of the CREDO candidate development report. Staff selection decisions will never be made solely on the basis of a psychometric assessment

About you

You will be a leading authority in your area with the ability to lead on the technical or professional development of the subject within the University. Be able to communicate effectively to a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way, you will be a strong leader who motivates and leads effectively, setting clear objectives and developing learning and assessment practice.

If you have the innovative approaches to course leadership, teaching and learning which will have a positive impact on our thriving arts scene we would be delighted to hear from you.

In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, a final salary pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available.

Please note that CVs submitted without a formal application form will not be accepted for consideration. If you have any queries about this role that are not covered in the documentation available below, please contact Meryl Thompson, Staffing Administrator, email jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk or telephone 020 7514 8754.

What we offer

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

Every position within the University plays an important part in shaping future creative professionals, and impacts on the future of many creative industries. You will get to play your part by transferring your specialist knowledge to other keen creatives whilst developing your own skills.

In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available.

At UAL, everyone's identity matters. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all our diverse students, staff, and the creative and cultural sector partners with whom we engage. We aim to take every opportunity to progress equality and diversity, and celebrate the enrichment this brings to our community.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date

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