Lecturer in Craft and Material Practices Job in United Kingdom (Oct-2023)

Arts University Plymouth looking for Lecturer in Craft and Material Practices in Plymouth, Devon, UK (Oct-2023)

Recruiter: Arts University Plymouth

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Salary: £20,988 – £25,039 (£34,980 – £41,732 FTE)

Posted: 01 Nov 2023

Closes: 20 Nov 2023

Subject Area: Arts, Crafts and Design

Job Level: Lecturer

Job Function: Academic Support

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time

About University:

Arts University Plymouth, the newest specialist arts university in the UK, is seeking to appoint a part-time Lecturer to join our BA (Hons) and MA Craft and Material Practices course. Taught within a sweeping array of specialist studios and supported by a thriving research culture, our BA and MA Crafts courses are focussed on how traditional material techniques and cultures of making are being reinvigorated through the emerging climate conscious and circular creative economies. We simultaneously embrace the rich traditions and emerging futures of materially-led creative practice.

This role is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative, innovative and passionate academic team, who are committed to bringing their own expertise and professional practice into a learning experience that is diverse, challenging and enables students to think and make across many material approaches. You’ll help students explore a broad range of material techniques and processes to find their own unique creative and critical understanding of contemporary craft.

About you:

● You will have a vibrant, visible professional practice as an artist, artisan, or maker with outstanding knowledge of current cultural and theoretical understanding of the discipline;

● You will have previous teaching experience at a Higher Education (HE) level, having an understanding of how to accomplish tasks and prioritise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with professionalism and integrity;

● You will have obtained a postgraduate level qualification in Art, Design, Craft, or related creative subject or degree;

● You will have creative, independent expertise and/or experience using fine or common metals, cold glass, hot glass, porcelain, stoneware, multi-material 3D printing or fabrication, biomaterials, new materials, natural materials, synthetic materials or any multi-material practice that combines one or more of these;

● You will demonstrate strong skills and knowledge of administrative software and are able to adapt to new software tools and technologies within your role

About the role:

● Provide undergraduate teaching, feedback and assessment across all levels of the undergraduate degree as well as contribute to teaching on the postgraduate programme in relevant subjects;

● Contribute to the development, planning and delivery of the BA course and its content, ensuring the highest standards of learning and teaching in support of the best student experience;

● Work with the Course Leader for Craft and Material Practices to develop and deliver both technique-specific and interdisciplinary approaches to Craft;

● Develop and support the Course team’s recruitment and retention initiatives as a regular contribution to the growth and diversity of the students studying materially-led creative practice.

In return you’ll get:

● Band 7 – 8, starting salary £20,988 (£34,980 FTE) with annual, incremental progression up to £25,039 (£41,732 FTE).

● 14 (35 FTE) days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays

● Research, Innovation and Scholarly Activity days

● Access to a supportive Employee Assistance Programme

● Auto-enrolment to a Teachers Pension scheme

● Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and discounted bus tickets

The successful candidate will be professionally active in their field and willing to contribute to our research ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and broadly inclusive arts university.

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact Gayle Matthias, Course Leader – Craft and Material Practices gmatthias@aup.ac.uk.

Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. A satisfactory DBS disclosure at Enhanced Level will be required from successful candidates as a condition of appointment.

We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities.