Lecturer in Prosthetics and Special Effects

We are looking for an experienced and innovative prosthetics and SFX artist to join our team and take on the lead role in developing this innovative course at Solent University.

You will contribute to the for the practice focused delivery on the BA Prosthetics and Special Effects Design course, by providing inspiring content and supporting real world learning opportunities. You will have a sound knowledge of current practice and have some industry experience.

You will work alongside our TI team and be responsible for curriculum development and be research active, engaging in knowledge exchange and assisting the course leader to develop an innovative industry focused curriculum.

As an experienced and innovative prosthetics designer artist / researcher you will preferably have an in-depth understanding and personal experience of the relationship between education and the industry.

As a creative and motivated prosthetics artist you will have current knowledge within the industry and be able to share and deliver this to a diverse cohort of students. You will therefore have excellent communication skills and be comfortable   using a range of traditional and digital media. You will be able to work as part of a team to develop and enhance the curriculum, share your knowledge with colleagues and students.

People come to work at Solent because we're a modern and ambitious university, with exciting plans for the future. We are focused on the practical side of higher education, providing the connections and confidence to turn knowledge into careers, with real meaningful impact. By working together, we aim to create an inclusive, healthy environment to provide an excellent people experience and a workplace where living the Solent values is central to everything we do 

Essential Criteria 

• A good honours degree in a Prosthetics and SFX related subject area (PhD Preferable, or extensive industry experience) 
• Experience of HE teaching/lecturing.
  The ability to develop and update teaching material and preferably have experience of working within a Virtual Learning Environment. 
• An in-depth understanding of research/enterprise and scholarly activity. 
• Ability to develop research objectives, prepare proposals, carry out independent research, referee and contribute to peer assessment. 
• Ability to identify areas requiring improved performance e.g. student numbers, and student satisfaction. 
• Experience of engaging in pedagogic and practitioner research.

Solent University offers an excellent benefits package. More Information.

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