Lecturers in BAFA Fine Art Studio Practice (0.5)

The School of Art at Goldsmiths is looking for 3 artists to join the BA Fine Art Studio Practice. The BA Fine Art programme is internationally recognised as world leading in the field of art education, and you will make a significant contribution to its delivery, organisation and development. You will have your own tutor group of students from all years of the programme and, together with two or three other tutors, will be part of a larger Convenor group. In addition to tutorial responsibilities, to the students within the Convenor group you will have time and opportunity to offer sessions of your own devising that draw on your specialist experience. You will be involved in assessments, in the provision of feedback to your students, and in the interviewing of applicants to the programme. The post will require an average of two days of teaching per week. You will be an artist with a professional record of international standing and will have experience of teaching in art school. You will demonstrate a serious engagement with your own practice, and be responsive to the varied and specific needs of those on this strongly student-centred course. The Department encourages applications from Global Majority and LGBTQ+ candidates. Method of Application Please include in your application (via the online application portal) a research statement as follows: 1. Outline your research interests and/or approaches within your practice. (150- 200 words) 2. Set out your research plans over the next three years. (150-200 words) 3. Please list up to 4 planned or confirmed research outputs (e.g. artworks, This is an opportunity to join the Art School's BA Fine Art studio practice team to work with students on the BA Fine Art. The BA Fine Art is a student centrered, world leading art course for undergraduates that requires a high level of commitment. The advertised post is part of the Art School's strategic commitment to de-colonise the curriculum., 1. Teaching You will make a significant contribution to the teaching of Fine Art within Undergraduate Studies, to include,

• Preparing course documentation, assessment and record keeping associated
with required teaching and examination duties;
• Developing the curriculum and initiating developments in the syllabus;
• Marking and monitoring student work.
2. Management You will make a significant contribution to the management, delivery and teaching of Fine Art within the School, to include:
• Assisting fully in the management of the Programme and the School;
• Generating initiatives and proposals for continuous improvement;
• Preparing discussion papers, reports and minutes for consideration as
necessary;
• Contribution to College committees, initiatives and management as required.
3. Research You will make a significant contribution to the research culture of the School to include:
• Participating in individuated research activity and / or research group
initiatives, alumni activities and symposia;
• Providing support for research activities of the School;
• Providing supervision at research student level;
• Being continually research active within the meanings of research in higher
education. 4. Administration
• Assisting in the development, co-ordination and planning within Fine Art;
• Participating in staff interviews and presentations when required;
• Attending and participating in School meetings and working groups as required;
• Assisting with the co-ordination and planning at meetings held before the
beginning of term and after the end of term;
• Assisting in the admissions process and participating in associated interview
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• Participating in training and staff development as required;
• Assisting in staff performance reviews as required;
• Assist in the regular updating of programme documentation;
• Assisting, co-ordinating, monitoring and managing the delivery of teaching,
assessment and feedback including liaising with the Centre for English Language and Academic Writing and the Library;
• Organise student surgeries and co-ordinating academic support for students;
• Assist organise and participate in induction and internal and external
examination procedures;
• Monitoring student's attendance and progress and ensuring all report forms,
records and registers are available for assessment and progress meetings;
• Ensuring rooms and resources are available and booked as may be required;
• Participate in the co-ordination of appropriate student work archiving for quality
assurance purposes. 5. Additional duties
• In addition you will be required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably
be required;
• At all times to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the College Code
on Equality and Diversity/ /Dignity at Work Policy;
• At all times to help maintain a safe working environment by attending training as
necessary and following the College's Health and Safety Codes of Practice and Policy.

A PhD or equivalent professional experience in an appropriate A, C, Ifield such as an artist exhibiting their research, A proven record of achievement in research at an exceptional A, P, I, Rlevel as a professional artist with an output record at aninternational levelA proven record of excellence in teaching at Undergraduate A, P, I, Rlevel and at Postgraduate levelKnowledgeKnowledge of art education policy as it impacts on learning and A, P, I, RteachingKnowledge of trends and have experience of current A, I, Rdevelopments in art and its critical and academic contextsSkillsThe desire or proven ability to teach at research level including A, P, I, RPhD supervisionA proven ability to develop a syllabus and curriculum A, I, RA proven ability to manage student assessment, processes and A, I, Rprocedures of examinationA proven ability to teach in relation to all issues theoretical and A, P, I, Rpractical issues - from concept to installation and receptionThe desire and enthusiasm to play a significant role in the I, Rcontinuous development of fine art education within a dynamic,innovative and progressive Art SchoolEvidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create I, Rand maintain a supportive working environment in whichindividual staff and students can fulfil their potentialA proven ability to accept delegated responsibilities and meet A, I, Ragreed deadlinesGood oral, written and computer skills A, P, I, RA proven ability to meet the management and administrative A, I, Rdemands of the local academic environmentA proven ability to work in a student-centred working A, P, I, Renvironment

Goldsmiths, University of London is a world-leading centre of educational excellence where ground-breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. We're looking for inspiring and talented people to help build on our global reputation while also growing personally in a true learning organisation. As a college we are working to tackle inequality in all its forms and are working to promote equality on grounds of race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibilities. We are keen to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to creating an inclusive culture in which all students and staff can thrive. Information for candidates with disabilities can be found on our Disability & Individual needs page. We are happy to supply information in alternative formats for disabled applicants. Please contact hr-recruitment@gold.ac.uk to make your request., In the School of Art we specialise in making, curating and writing about contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment. We have a world leading reputation, and work with a network of artists, curators, galleries and museums both in London and internationally to create an inspiring and dynamic place in which to study and develop an artistic practice. Many graduates of the Department are among the most recognised names working in art today. The School has an international reputation for exceptional research and teaching in Fine Art that enables us to establish and maintain links with many prestigious institutions and university art departments across the world. This, together with the cosmopolitan nature of the student body, provides unique opportunities for students to develop cross-cultural collaborative projects. The School currently has over 450 undergraduate students, about 300 taught postgraduate students and 40 research students. Our 64 members of academic staff are skilled in innovative teaching and produce work that is exhibited and published internationally on a regular basis. We offer a range of full-time and part-time programmes including MPhil and PhD research degrees and taught Master's (MFA) degrees in Fine Art, Art Writing and Curating. The School has two campus' of studios and specialist work spaces. Our specialist research laboratories integrate traditional processes and new technologies, and

Detailed below are the types of qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge which are required. The Essential column shows the minimum essential requirements for the post. The Desirable column shows additional attributes which would enable the applicant to perform the role more effectively with little or no training. They are not essential, but may be used to distinguish between applicants. The Category column indicates the method of assessment: A = Application form C = Certificate P = Presentation I = Interview R = Reference Essential Category, If you choose to work with us, you'll become part of a learning organisation that is committed to professional and personal development, with a comprehensive and innovative staff development programme. You'll also have access to frequent lunchtime and evening talks, seminars and performances, and annual performance and development reviews. Our other benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• Working in Zone 2, with fantastic transport links and interest free travel to work
loans
• Excellent annual leave entitlement plus additional closure days at Christmas
and Easter
• Membership of USS or LPFA pension scheme, dependent upon grade
• Access to exclusive discounts, including high street retailers
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay and tax
efficient childcare voucher scheme
• Contractual sick pay provision
• Free eye tests
• Wellbeing initiatives including the Chaplaincy and Staff Choir
• Access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library