Fine Art Technical Instructor (Part-Time, Fixed Term)

University of Brighton; Brighton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Brighton is seeking a skilled Technical Instructor to join our Fine Art technical team and support students in developing ambitious, innovative and professionally realised creative work. You will work across diverse practices and help create an inspiring, safe environment for experimentation.

Working with a collaborative team, you will deliver inductions, demonstrations and workshops, ensuring health and safety while assisting students and staff in using studio resources and

Qualifications

• Substantial practical experience within Fine Art or closely related discipline.
• Confident in the use of standard workshop machinery (e.g., panel saws, radial arm saws, pillar drill).
• Knowledge of mould making techniques and materials.
• Excellent communicator with capacity to support learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical inductions, demonstrations and workshops across Fine Art facilities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to students and staff in developing creative projects.
• Advise on materials, making processes, fabrication methods and production techniques.
• Support practical teaching activities, studio-based learning and interdisciplinary projects.
• Prepare and maintain workshops, studios, equipment and resources for teaching and learning.
• Monitor and maintain specialist equipment, tools and machinery to ensure safe operation.
• Manage stocks of materials and assist with resource planning.
• Support installation/de-installation of exhibitions and degree shows.
• Promote and maintain high health and safety standards, including risk assessments.
• Contribute to facilities development and technical practices that enhance student experience.

Skills

Practical experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

The University of Brighton is seeking a skilled Technical Instructor to join our Fine Art technical team and support students in developing ambitious, innovative and professionally realised creative work. You will work across diverse practices and help create an inspiring, safe environment for experimentation.

Working with a collaborative team, you will deliver inductions, demonstrations and workshops, ensuring health and safety while assisting students and staff in using studio resources and