0.4 Lecturer in Costume - Alternative Materials

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Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges
School of Performance
CCW - Merton Hall Road, London UK
Grade 5
£39,275 - £47,120 pro rata, pa

Permanent

Part time - 14.8 hours per week hours per week

18 August 2022 23:55

The opportunity

An exciting new vacancy has arisen in the Performance Design and Technologies
programme at Wimbledon College of Arts, within BA Costume for Theatre and 
Screen. We are looking for a 0.4 Lecturer to join our committed team of specialist 
Academics and Technicians. Your knowledge and skills will ensure relevance, 
currency and innovation in the subject area and the expansion of what costume 
provision means at Wimbledon. You will be responsible for contributing to and 
developing the course’s academic direction as it continues to engage with new 
technologies and innovations within costume.


We are interested in applicants from experimental and non-traditional costume 
practices that may include prop or character costume and millinery. This post will 
provide the opportunity to enhance the development of outcomes alongside the 
existing traditional methods of construction that we offer and compliment the current team’s academic portfolio. The successful applicant will be required to work with all three year groups across the Design and Interpretation pathways.

The Student experience is at the heart of what we do at Wimbledon and your professional skills will inform and motivate our students’ practice and learning opportunities.

The post holder will liaise with Unit Leaders in project planning and development of the learning experience and will be required to work closely with students and staff members at all levels. Duties will involve any associated administration and quality assurance to ensure the smooth running of the course

About you

Candidates must have experience in teaching at HE level and be able to demonstrate flexible teaching practices to a diverse student body. An understanding of how innovation in materiality can be applied to traditional, bespoke and commercial outcomes to create new responses is key to the success of this role. You may have experience in prop or character costume and millinery and be willing to explore how your experience can enhance and diversify the quality of work that our students produce. 

 

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

 

Potential applicants may contact the Course Leader, Kevin Freeman for any further information about the role; k.freeman@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk

Interviews will be onsite at Wimbledon College of Arts. 

 Closing date: 19th August 2022 

We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility. 

For further information contact Adrienne Marsh, CCW Resourcing Adviser jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk, phone 0207 514 9646 

What we offer

 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2021. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality. 


We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

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

Our culture

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.