Lecturer in Fine Art

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Preston seeks a motivated Lecturer to teach the BA(Hons) Fine Art course. The successful candidate will have teaching experience, an undergraduate degree, and a background as a practising artist. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, supporting student progress, and contributing to course management. This role encourages personal and professional development within a diverse and inclusive university environment.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Comprehensive employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education teaching.
• Practising artist with exhibition experience.
• Specialist skills in moving image and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive and inspiring teaching.
• Collaborate with staff on course curriculum.
• Support student progression through teaching and assessment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Knowledge in digital media-based practice

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent in relevant area

Tools

Blackboard

Teams

Job description

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The School of Art and Media are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Lecturer to deliver on the BA(Hons) Fine Art course. BA(Hons) Fine Art at University of Lancashire has an excellent reputation, with notable graduate success and high scoring NSS.

Fine Art is an evolving subject area and staff teaching are expected to keep abreast of developments and align project briefs and teaching sessions accordingly. Fine Art Students work across a range of media and develop an independent programme of work. Students work in large, purpose-built, open plan studios.

You will work as part of the Fine Art team with cross year teaching responsibilities involved in all areas of course delivery including teaching, assessment, feedback, course review and recruitment. This will include teaching and development of areas of contemporary practice on the Fine Art courses at undergraduate level. You will offer specialist input in the area of time-based work and take a major role to deliver this area of the course curriculum.

We are looking for a highly driven individual who can deliver inclusive and inspiring teaching and work collaboratively with other staff in the area. With an enthusiastic approach to projects and ideas and a well-versed knowledge of what is happening and emerging in industry to support curriculum design. You will work with students at a variety of levels to support their progression through the course. This role will contribute to the academic development, course management, teaching, research development, and scholarship within the School of Art and Media.

About you:

The successful candidate will have teaching experience in a higher education environment and an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant area. In addition, the candidate will have experience of working as practising artist and exhibiting work in a professional context. Real life experience with supporting IT programmes such as Blackboard, Teams, Grade Book, Turn-it-in is necessary. Candidates will also have specialist skills related to moving Image, digital media-based practice alongside excellent communication skills.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.