Senior Tutor (Research) Graduate Diploma Art and Design (0.8FTE)

The Royal College of Art is the UK’s only entirely postgraduate institution of art and design, dedicated to teaching, research and knowledge exchange with industry. Ranked the number 1 university for art & design internationally for the eight consecutive year according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.

We are seeking an outstanding educator in the field of Art & Design to contribute towards the on­ going work of the Royal College of Art. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for working with students from around the world and alongside colleagues with the high levels of commitment and energy required by a world-leading environment. They will be well networked and demonstrably engaged with the international context of Art & Design, from which they will be prepared to draw for the benefit of the college.

The Senior Tutor will lead on and support the delivery of Graduate Diploma reporting to the Head of programmes, as well as being able to support and respond to the work of students on the Graduate Diploma, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach from their own research by delivering lectures, workshops, seminars and crits across other programmes in the school. There will also be opportunities to undertake PhD supervision where relevant.

You will be expected to lead discussions about the development of the curriculum and be prepared to pioneer new ways of teaching. They will also be expected to undertake administration around their teaching as required by the well-established structures present across the College.

The successful candidate will be expected to help lead admissions and exam boards as well as to undertake the day-to-day lead, for agreed planning and management of the programme. They will remain engaged with the broader discourse of the college and may regularly be called on to represent their programme on and in College committees and working groups.

Your research will be expected to operate at a high level, consistently producing research outputs of at least 3* REF quality to enable submission to the REF. They will also be expected to pursue funding opportunities for their research and where possible to involve colleagues in collaborative projects and contributing to the rich research culture and environment of the College. 

Essential: 

• First degree in a relevant specialism
• A postgraduate certificate (PGCert) in higher education and/or accredited fellow of the Higher Education Academy, or willingness to undertake appropriate training to achieve such within two years of appointment
• If supervising research students, have completed research supervision training or willingness to undertake and complete appropriate training within two years of appointment
• Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds
• Evidence of the ability to supervise academic work at masters and doctoral level
• Proven record of producing research outputs of at least 3* REF quality
• A recognised international profile in relevant specialist field
• Significant contribution as an effective teacher of postgraduate students and, through teaching, significant contribution to the advancement of the subject
• Experience of devising and teaching courses, and setting and assessing written work at postgraduate degree level
• Evidence of the ability to act as principal investigator or co-investigator

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