Part-time Lecturer - Metals Specialism

Arts University Plymouth, the newest specialist arts university in the UK, is looking to appoint a Lecturer to support the delivery and teach on our BA (Hons) Craft and Material Practices course, on a part-time basis. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, creative and passionate team, who all support a hugely successful course that enables students to aspire to work in. 

You’ll help students explore a broad range of techniques relating to small and large scale metal fabrication.

About you:

• You will have a strong background in small and large scale metal fabrication in conjunction with mixed media. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of  professional practice, being up to date with current craft, art and design trends

• You will demonstrate strong administration skills and knowledge of current software such as Google Suite  

• You will have previous teaching experience at a Higher Education (HE) level, having a commitment to professionalism and integrity in a HE environment

• You will be educated to a Masters level of qualification

About the role:

• Provide undergraduate teaching, feedback and assessment across all levels of the undergraduate degree

• Contribute to the development, planning and delivery in the course area, 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 subject specific and interdisciplinary approaches to learning and teaching

• Develop and undertake student recruitment and retention initiatives, under the direction of senior colleagues, where required

In return you’ll get:

• 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

Closing date: 15 October at 11:00pm - however AUP reserves the right to end the advertisement window early in the event of high levels of interest.  We intend to shortlist and interview on a rolling basis. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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.

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