Lecturer in Theatre and Performance Design

The opportunity
University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for an experienced academic to deliver specialist teaching and academic guidance to students on our BA Theatre and Performance Design course.

Based at Wimbledon College of Arts, the BA Theatre and Performance Design course focuses on set and costume design, equipping students with the practical and conceptual skills required by today’s professional designers, to prepare them for work in live events, contemporary theatre and performance design.

As a Lecturer, you’ll be responsible for teaching and on-going scholarship on the course and across the programme. You’ll plan and deliver teaching and assessment that encourages student learning and development.

You’ll liaise with the course team to ensure that teaching and learning opportunities meet an appropriate standard and quality, whilst also assisting with the coordination of visiting lecturers for specified units on the course.

About you
You’ll possess an undergraduate degree in a subject relevant to theatre design. A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area is also desirable, or equivalent experience demonstrated through your professional practice.

You’ll bring expert knowledge and experience of contemporary theatre and performance design practices, especially digital practices, as well as knowledge of the current discourses within theatre design.

You’ll also need knowledge and experience of theatre/performance design within an industry and research context, along with specific competencies in digital drafting and associated digitally based software platforms.

We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 14^th September 2025, 23:55.

The scheduled interview date is 24^th September 2025.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Rich Allen, Course Leader BA Theatre Design / r.allen@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor / jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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