Lecturers in Fine Art Studio Practice (0.5)
Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham
Lecturers in Fine Art Studio Practice (0.5)
£43036-£50663
Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 9 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
This is an opportunity to join the Art School's MFA studio practice team to teach students on the MFA Fine Art Programme. These are research and teaching posts so require an active commitment to contributing to the School's research environment and REF submission in 2029. The advertised posts are part of the Art School's strategic commitment to de-colonise the curriculum., You will make a significant contribution to the management, delivery and teaching of Fine Art within the Department, 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 Department;
- 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 Departmental committee 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 panels as required;
- Participating in training and staff development as required;
- Assisting in staff performance reviews as required;
- Assist in the regular updating of programme documentation, 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, liaising with the Department of Art office as necessary to maintain student's records, 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
- Competitive salary
- On-site cinema, Curzon Goldsmiths, with staff discounts and special screenings
- 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
- On-site dining facilities and gym
- Access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library
experience of teaching in HE Fine Art and be responsive to the varied and specific needs of those on this strongly student-centred course. The Department expects that you will have an active and internationally recognised research profile, and that you will produce research outputs to be submitted to the REF. You will demonstrate a serious engagement with your own practice, and an understanding of current and emerging theories, concepts and debates within the field of contemporary art. The Department encourages applications from Black and Global Majority and LGBTQ+ candidates, A PhD or equivalent professional experience in an appropriate field A, C, I, A proven record of achievement in research at an exceptional level as a professional artist/art historian with an output record at an international A, P, I ,R level A proven record of excellence in teaching at Undergraduate level and at A, P, I ,R Postgraduate level Desirable Criteria 2 - Experience Essential Criteria 3 - Knowledge Knowledge of art education policy as it impacts on learning and teaching A, P, I, R Knowledge of trends and have experience of current developments in art A, P, I, R and its critical and academic contexts Desirable Criteria 3 - Knowledge Essential Criteria 4 - Skills A proven ability to teach at research level including PhD supervision A, P, I, R A proven ability to develop a syllabus and curriculum A, I, R A proven ability to manage student assessment, processes and A, I, R procedures of examination A proven ability to teach in relation to all issues theoretical and practical A, P, I, R issues - from concept to installation and reception, The desire and enthusiasm to play a significant role in the continuous development of fine art education within a dynamic, innovative and I, R progressive department Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain a supportive working environment in which individual staff and I, R students can fulfil their potential A proven ability to accept delegated responsibilities and meet agreed A, I, R deadlines Good oral, written and computer skills A, P, I, R A proven ability to meet the management and administrative demands of A, I, R the local academic environment A proven ability to work in a highly pressurised student-centred working A, P, I, R environment Desirable Criteria 4 - Skills
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, 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)
Studio Practice team. There are two posts on offer; one 0.5 (17.5 hours a week) and a 0.3 post (10.5 hours a week). The MFA Fine Art programme is internationally recognised as world leading in the field of art education, and you will make a 2 Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, London, SE14 6NW significant contribution to its delivery, organisation and development. in the interviewing of applicants to the programme. You will have your own tutor group of students and together with other tutors will be responsible for delivering a studentcentred curriculum. In addition to tutorial responsibilities to the students within your 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 students, and in the interviewing of applicants to the programme. The 0.3 post will require an average of one day of teaching per week during term time and some administrative and management activity commensurate with the size of the contract. The 0.5 post will require 2 days teaching per week during term time and some administrative and management activity commensurate with the size of the contract. You will also be expected to contribute to the Department's research culture and REF submission. You will be an artist with a professional record of international standing, will have,
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