Lecturer Creative (Art)

West Lothian College; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian College recherche un chargé de cours dynamique en Art Contemporain pour un poste temporaire à temps partiel. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience dans diverses techniques artistiques et un engagement envers un enseignement de haute qualité. Ce rôle implique des cours de compétences en portfolio pour les écoles, avec une immersion dans un environnement éducatif riche et collaboratif.

Benefits

Pension de carrière moyenne

Accès à des installations sur site telles qu'une salle de gym

Bénéfices de santé et de bien-être

Remises sur le commerce

Qualifications

• Expérience en livraison créative requise.
• Engagement envers l'enseignement de l'art contemporain.
• Compétences organisationnelles et en communication solides.

Responsibilities

• Livrer et évaluer des cours allant du niveau SCQF 5 au 7.
• Développer des matériaux de cours pour l'apprentissage en ligne et en face à face.
• Collaborer efficacement avec d'autres membres de l'équipe.

Skills

Techniques d'impression

Textiles et tissus

Médias mixtes 2D

Compétences numériques

Education

SCQF Level 9 dans une discipline pertinente

Job description

Location: West Lothian College Almondvale Crescent Livingston West Lothian, EH54 7EP

Salary: £40,170 - £48,357 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 7.29 hours per week

Job Description

Start Date: 11 August 2025

Hours: 7.29 hours per week (Thursday evening + Friday afternoon)

Contract: Fixed Term until 06 March 2026

(salary pending pay award)

West Lothian College are looking to appoint an outstanding lecturer who will demonstrate the necessary commitment and enthusiasm to contribute to our Business, Creative and Enterprise team. Working within this friendly and knowledgeable team, you will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and a varied learning experience, focussed on progression and employability.

Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer to contribute to the delivery and assessment of a range of courses from SCQF Level 5 to Level 7 in Art Design and Contemporary Art Practice. We are looking to expand and diversify our team and are seeking a talented individual from within the field of contemporary art who is passionate about their teaching. You will develop course materials for online and face to face learning, work flexibly and collaborate effectively with other members of the College.

We are looking for an innovative and inclusive approach to the teaching of contemporary art, therefore, you should be able to demonstrate an awareness of contemporary critical issues and have an understanding of the many environments in which contemporary art takes place with practical knowledge of working with artists and audiences in different ways.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have experience in the following aspects of creative delivery: printmaking techniques, textiles and fabric, 2D mixed media, digital skills and sketchbook. The successful candidate will be educated to a minimum SCQF Level 9 in a relevant discipline and will be a highly motivated and professional individual. To be selected, you will be student focussed, enthusiastic, well organised and have outstanding communication skills.

This contract is to teach Schools Evening Portfolio Skills Schools and Friday Folio which runs on Thursday 5pm-8pm and Friday 1:15-3:15pm for blocks 1 and 2. There would be opportunities to join our lecturing staff bank following this.

Working for the college you will benefit from a career average pension scheme, excellent on-site facilities such as a gym, together with transport, health, wellbeing benefits and retail discounts. The college is located within the town centre with an array of shops and restaurants all within a few minutes walking distance.

Candidates that have been selected for interview will be required to deliver a 10–15 minute presentation and undertake a competency-based interview.

Closing date for applications is 2359hrs on Sunday 13 July 2025.

Interviews will take place onsite at West Lothian College on Wednesday 30 July 2025.

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