Lecturer in Arts Practice

Job title:

Lecturer in Arts Practice

Company

Buckinghamshire New University

Job description

Full Time – Permanent – High WycombeSalary – £37,099 – £41,732Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.The School of Art, Design and Performance is seeking to appoint an experienced practitioner to contribute to a range of programmes across Fine Art, Graphic Design and Illustration.The successful candidate should be able to evidence subject knowledge of current creative practice in the arts, including visual communication. They will be responsible for ensuring the enhancement and informed relevancy of the course to applied industry needs, towards an excellent student experience. They should ideally have a track record of inspirational teaching at UK HE undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Please click to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
Please click for our behavioural based interview question bank.
Please click to view our employee handbook.If you have the attributes representative of the University’s values, we would be delighted to hear from you.For an informal chat please contact Professor Sri-Kartini Leet (Head of School): Sri-Kartini.Leet@bnu.ac.ukAll applications are to be made in full and online.BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to continue building an environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people.Closing Date: 20 August 2024Interview date: 29 August 2024 (online)If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.BNU is a employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.LocationHigh WycombeContract TypePermanentSalary Range£37,099 – £41,732Hours per week37Closing Date20/08/2024Ref No1581Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Lecturer in Arts PracticeSchool/Directorate: Art, Design & PerformanceGrade: GLocation: High Wycombe, with travel to other campuses as requiredResponsible to: Head of School / designeeJob Purpose:

• To teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience.
• To undertake research, professional practice and enterprise activity as outlined within the BNU Academic Framework
• To be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the School and University

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:Education:

• To undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and the associated student experience to the highest standards in accordance with the University’s requirements and the TEF.
• To undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including: module and course leadership; curriculum development; personal tutoring student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.
• To achieve good student satisfaction – demonstrating ‘customer focus’ and achieving strong NSS results.
• Demonstrate inclusive practice in curriculum design and delivery. Work to eliminate attainment gaps.
• To contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and School.
• To support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.
• To deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.
• To plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate digital technologies, including the use of IT and multimedia.
• To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of your practice; use data and student feedback to identify opportunities to enhance the quality of your teaching and the outcomes for learners. Proactively work with colleagues in the School and across the University to share good practice, seek opportunities to enhance practice, and thereby demonstrably enhance the student experience and outcomes
• To undertake and promote cross disciplinary teaching to contribute to the success of the wider University.
• To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

Research and Professional Practice:

• To conduct research and scholarly activity of relevance to the lecturing role and/or area of professional practice and aligns own research with their teaching and learning.
• To engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.
• To engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to research, enterprise and/or the relevant profession.
• To maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.
• To contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies, as applicable.

Leadership and Management:

• Demonstrate involvement in the support and development of Graduate Teaching Associates, contributing to the recruitment and mentoring of new colleagues, as appropriate.
• To promote the University values within the academic community.
• To adhere to the BNU Values and advance Equality Diversity and Inclusivity for students and colleagues.

Liaison and Networking:

• Participate in relevant internal and external networks.
• Promote and market the work of the University in the subject area.
• Contribute to the enhancement of education quality and thinking in the field by being involved in quality assurance, external decision-making bodies, groups and subject associations.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONA = Application T = Test I = InterviewEducation, Qualifications & TrainingMeans of TestingUndergraduate qualification in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration or Visual CommunicationAPostgraduate qualification in Fine Art, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Illustration or similarAEvidence of recent scholarship, current practice and/or continuing professional development relevant to the postARecognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of HEA or willingness to undertake thisAKnowledge & ExperienceExtensive knowledge and expertise as a contemporary practitioner in fine art, graphic design and illustration.A/IIn depth understanding of intermediality and interdisciplinarity in contemporary arts practiceA/IProven knowledge of industry career paths and good links within the creative industryA/IThorough understanding of current and critical debates relevant to fine art practice, graphic design and illustrationA/IExperience of supporting students with mixed abilities in developing comprehensive knowledge of the cultural, historical, social, technical and professional contexts aligned to their work and vice versaA/IAwareness of the UK HE landscapeA/IEvidence of recent and relevant research/enterprise activityA/IExperience in offering effective pastoral support to learners working with students’ services specialist staffA/IExperience in planning, producing, and curating art and design exhibitions and eventsA/ISkillsAbility to be self-motivated, self- directed and ambitious for the ongoing success of established coursesIExcellent organisation skills and administrative capacityIAbility to lead a team, work collaboratively as part of diverse teams, and at own initiativeA/IExcellent written, visual and verbal communication skillsA/IAbility to work under pressure and to deadlinesIProven ability to initiate developments in educational and professional contextsA/ISpecial RequirementsTo have a network of contacts in the creative industryIA willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as requiredI/AA willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)I/ABEHAVIOURAL INDICATORSThe BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:Delivering excellent serviceProviding the best quality service to external and internal customers/students/stakeholders. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up customer service standards.Finding solutionsTaking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.Achieving resultsConsistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

Expected salary

£37099 – 41732 per year

Location

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Job date

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:39:35 GMT

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