Part-Time Lecturer in Art & Design (0.4fte)

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

free on-site gym at our Watford Campus

cycle to work scheme

free on-site parking

pension

generous holiday scheme

time off at Christmas

early finishes on a Friday

Job summary

West Herts College seeks a dynamic lecturer for the Watford Campus, teaching 15 hours per week on Tuesdays and Fridays. The role centers on UAL Level 3 3D Design, blending practical industry skills with creative theory to inspire students and prepare them for higher education and careers in Product Design and the wider creative industries.

You will contribute to course development, assess student work at key stages, and adapt your teaching style to support a diverse student body while engaging

Qualifications

• Experience teaching UAL Level 3 3D Design or equivalent.
• Ability to deliver practical industry skills alongside creative knowledge.
• Willingness to engage in self-development and course development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical industry skills and creative knowledge to students.
• Assess student work promptly, accurately and at key stages.
• Drive course development to meet contemporary industry needs.
• Support a diverse range of learners with adaptable teaching styles.
• Encourage progression to Higher Education and careers in design.

Skills

3D design

Blender

CAD

Prototyping

Drawing

Workshop skills

Sustainable design

Communication

Tools

Blender

3D modelling software

Job description

The School of Art and Design is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible lecturer to join our contemporary, forward thinking, and high achieving team at our Watford Campus. The successful candidate will be working 15 hours per week onTuesdays and Fridays.

Working closely with our students, stakeholders and employers, you will strive for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a broad range of skills to predominantly teach on our UAL Level 3 3D Design course. You will be delivering both practical industry skills and creative knowledge to our eager students.

Candidates should demonstrate competence in various creative and technical processes such as but not limited to:

• Product design and development
• Practical workshop skills and making techniques
• Working with a range of materials and processes
• Model making and prototyping
• Drawing, visualisation and design development
• Craft and experimental making processes
• Sustainable design practices
• Communication and presentation skills

CAD and digital 3D design skills are highly desirable, particularly experience using Blender or similar 3D modelling software. Experience of using digital design processes alongside practical making, prototyping and model making would be particularly beneficial.

These skills will not only enhance our learners' academic journey but also prepare them for successful progression into Higher Education and careers within Product Design, Craft and the wider creative industries.

The successful candidate will be positive, enthusiastic, resilient and have an eagerness to seek out development opportunities for our courses. You will also be able to demonstrate an adaptive and flexible teaching style to support and stretch a diverse range of students.

Teaching experience and relevant qualifications are desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills and who is willing to engage in self-development.

It is essential that our courses reflect industry practices, and you will be key in driving course development to ensure it remains relevant and meets contemporary industry needs. You should also expect to provide prompt, accurate and detailed assessment of student work at key stages during the academic year.

Please note that applicants must be available to work on both Tuesdays and Fridays.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

• free on-site gym at our Watford Campus
• cycle to work scheme
• free on-site parking
• pension
• generous holiday scheme
• time off at Christmas
• early finishes on a Friday

If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help.

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