The opportunity
Are you passionate about Theatre Design and eager to share your expertise with aspiring designers? Join Wimbledon College of Arts as a Lecturer in Theatre Design and play a vital part in managing, planning, and delivering specialist teaching within the BA Theatre Design course.
Collaborating with the Course Leader and Programme Director, you’ll ensure high-quality course delivery and maintain effective communication with staff and students. Your inclusive teaching approach, assessment feedback, and guidance will encourage student learning and development. You’ll also stay up to date with industry trends and contribute to academic developments. Your contributions will shape the future of Theatre Design education and the next generation of theatre designers.
About you
We’re seeking a highly qualified individual with an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Theatre Design or a related subject. Your expertise should be demonstrated through professional practice, particularly in digital drafting and related software platforms. A teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one is essential.
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage a diverse audience are crucial for promoting inclusivity. Leadership and management abilities are required to effectively motivate and lead a team. You should have experience in curriculum planning, assessment, and administration, with a solid understanding of Theatre Design education. Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level, resource management skills, and a track record of advancing professional practice/research are highly valued.
We are UAL
For the fourth consecutive year, UAL is ranked second for Art and Design education in the QS University World Rankings by Subject 2022. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better and more sustainable world and championing race equality.
We offer highly creative working environments that will inspire you to fulfil your potential and continuous training to further develop your skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Esther Armstrong, Programme Director for Performance Design and Technologies [email protected]
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor at [email protected]
Recruitment open event
We’re hosting an open event at Wimbledon College of Arts in person, onsite on Friday 30th June 3-5 pm and online on Monday 3rd July 6-7 pm. The open event will share more information about the roles on offer and the community within which they operate.
To register a place please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wimbledon-college-of-arts-recruitment-day-tickets-662253105867?aff=oddtdtcreator
To apply please click the apply button.
Interviews are scheduled week commencing 24/07/23.
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.