Lecturer BA (Hons) Costume (Maternity Cover)

AUB; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly motivated Lecturer for its BA (Hons) Costume course. The successful candidate will teach costume interpretation and supervision, lead workshops, and assess student projects. A strong background in industry practices and teaching experience is essential for this role. The position offers competitive benefits, including salary increases and a supportive environment for disabled applicants.

Benefits

Annual salary increase

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of costume interpretation and supervision is required.
• Experience in teaching at the degree level expected.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting and alterations in costume supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teach aspects of costume interpretation and supervision across three years.
• Devise briefs and deliver workshops and lectures.
• Support individual Level 6 students with Costume Supervision projects.

Skills

Costume interpretation

Costume supervision

Teaching at degree level

Practical application of costume cutting

Job description

Reference : AD1576

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to have achieved the Inclusive Employers Standard Silver Accreditation in 2024, reflecting our dedication to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where the diversity of our students and staff is truly valued and respected. We welcome application from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from People of Colour and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding. We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Arts University Bournemouth to contribute to our dynamic BA (Hons) Costume course as a Lecturer for a fixed-term maternity cover position.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is well informed on the subject of costume interpretation, to teach all aspects of costume interpretation and costume supervision across the three years of study. The post holder will be flexible in their approach to costume education as a whole and committed to a student led approach to teaching and learning. A strong understanding of the practical application of costume cutting and surface decoration at a standard suitable for Level 4 students, surface decoration and fitting etiquette for film and theatre is required. In addition, the post holder must have a comprehensive understanding of costume supervision for theatre, including budgeting, alterations and the compilation of supervision bibles, and an understanding of costume breakdown.

The post holder will have experience within industry and be capable of the demands of teaching at degree level. The successful candidate will devise briefs, lead and deliver inspiring workshops and lectures, support individual Level 6 students with Costume Supervision projects, and be actively involved in the assessment process.

This position seeks to appoint an individual who can enhance the ethos of excellence both on the course and at the Arts University.

Our benefits

In meeting your performance expectations, you’ll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University’s decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub.

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email [e-mail] and we’ll be in touch.