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About the role
We are seeking to appoint a highly creative and ambitious Lecturer within the School of Art and Media with primary responsibility for teaching on our BA (Hons) Fine Art course. BA (Hons) Fine Art at University of Lancashire has an excellent reputation, with notable graduate success and high scoring NSS.
Responsibilities
Duties will include working as part of the Fine Art team with cross‑year teaching responsibilities involved in all areas of course delivery. These will include teaching, assessment, feedback, module leadership, and workshop delivery. You will offer specialist support in Sculpture, using innovative ways to engage students in printmaking and textiles within the wider scope of Fine Art. You will deliver introductory workshops in sculpture, printmaking and textiles, showcasing a variety of processes and mediums available across campus to small groups of undergraduate students. You will be able to offer intermediate and advanced levels of support in these areas on a 1‑1 basis. You will use your experience of exhibiting to help students’ problem solve and realise ambitious installations of sculpture, textiles and printmaking.
About you
The successful candidate will be a highly driven enthusiastic individual who can deliver inclusive and inspiring teaching and be able to work collaboratively with other staff in the area. You will have teaching experience in a higher education environment and an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant area. The successful candidate should possess a well‑versed knowledge of contemporary art practice and be able to align student projects to these current debates and practices. You must be able to utilise this contextual knowledge to help students to develop an independent programme of work. You will be expected to get involved in the development of industry contacts and potential employers and other external organisations to develop the course’s employability potential and reputation. Finally, the chosen candidate will be expected to be involved in recruiting new students at outreach events.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
Benefits
We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.
EEO Statement
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
Safeguarding
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our safeguarding page.
Relevant Legislation
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
