Course Leader BA Textile Design

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Chelsea College of Arts
Design
CCW - Millbank, London UK
Grade 6
£47,120 - £56,771 pa

Permanent

Full time - 37 hours per week

14 October 2021 23:55

The opportunity

As Course Leader for BA Textile Design, you will assume responsibility for the academic leadership and management of the course working closely with the Year Leaders to support course organisation and management and the student experience. You will take responsibility for the design, development and delivery of the curriculum. You will lead the revalidated BA Textile Design which moves through into Stage 3 this year (2021/22) embedding practice and theory in Unit 9 and 10. You will lead on the process of course development, modifications, major changes, validation and review by the University, external agencies, professional bodies with the Programme Director, textile team and the Dean to drive forward the future development of the course.

The role requires that you preside over the day to day management of the course including all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of students as well as resource allocation whilst observing and implementing the policies and procedures of the University and the College. The successful applicant will play a key role in the recruitment and ongoing development of this course.

About you

We are looking for a motivated academic with a postgraduate qualification appropriate to the subject area of Textile Design. You will have experience of course administration, pedagogic innovation, assessment processes and procedures essential for the role.  You will have the ability to manage a large staff team. You will take a dynamic and broad approach to Textile Design education, with experience of working in interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary practices and a specialism in two or more of the following: inclusive and social design, sustainability, circular design, print, weave, knit, stitch, mixed media, smart/e-textiles and emerging technologies, critical practice, bio-design. To inspire students and staff alike, you must be a leading practitioner in your field and always up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry.  You will maintain strong links with design practitioners from a wide range of professions, subjects and disciplines and build collaborative links with a range of institutions and employers.  You will have confidence in managing large groups and communicating in a range of learning environments, including teaching via online platforms, on site large and small studio spaces, lecture theatre and seminar spaces.

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

If you have any queries about this role that are not covered in the available documentation, please contact: Christine Crouch, Staffing Administrator, email: jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk.

This opportunity is closed to applications.