Associate Lecturer - Art and Design

The School is seeking an Associate Lecturer to deliver teaching and related duties at the Fine Art Saturday Club (during weekends). Responsibilities include contributing to the School's academic goals through teaching, leading the Fine Art Saturday Club, carrying out administrative tasks such as managing course registers, assessment records, learning programmes, and other documentation.

The role also involves engaging in student recruitment for courses and offering guidance on progression and career development. Additionally, the candidate will support recruitment efforts that may lead to travel opportunities.

About you:

You will have a passion for your subject area, along with strong presentation and communication skills, to be able to foster industry connections, build relationships and enhance course prospects and reputation.

The successful candidate should be IT literate and able to record student attendance, upload necessary coursework to the University network, and contact students through digital channels. The role requires the flexibility to provide teaching and support when necessary (during occasional periods of sickness cover and during the delivery of collaborative projects) across Fine Art.

You will be required to have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

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.

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.

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.