Job title: Teaching Fellow or Senior Teaching Fellow in Graphic Arts
Company: University of Southampton
Job description: Job Information Organisation/Company
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field
Arts Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1) Country
United Kingdom Application Deadline
5 Feb 2024 – 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract
Permanent Job Status
Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Design
Location: Winchester School of Art
Salary: £34,980 to £56,021
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 05 February 2024
Reference: 2411423FH-R
One of the country’s leading art and design schools, Winchester School of Art continues to build on its reputation for excellence and innovation. Our modern studios and workshops are furnished with industry-standard equipment; we work with ambitious students whose abilities are matched by their creativity and enthusiasm; and we attract academics that flourish in a dynamic learning environment where they can share their contemporary knowledge and expertise in art and media.
The role
Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and the capacity to teach digital and analogue processes within a motion design context.
You will join a highly motivated programme team which enjoys significant opportunities and support for personal development. As well as having an established motion design profile and a professional contact network. You will be equally at ease in a lecture theatre, seminar or workshop setting and able to meet the needs of a large and diverse student body.
This role is for 35 hours a week, with a set working pattern determined by the Programme Leader.
About you
We are looking for a passionate motion designer to join our graphic communication lecturing team. Hands on working, guiding students to reach their potential will be at the heart of what you do. This is a chance for a vocational academic to indulge their passion, be an inspiring mentor and valued colleague, someone who brings something uniquely their own to the core team. This means you will need several strings to your bow.
Conversant in 2D/3D animation, video production, visual effects, and motion graphics, you will be teaching students the art and techniques of compositing, as well as industry and studio practices. You need to have proven working knowledge of industry standard software including Cinema 4D, Houdini and After Effects. Additional knowledge of experiential design and AR/VR environments is also desirable.
You will have a strong understanding of the history, context and future potential of motion design, be aware of design trends, industry standards and emerging technologies needed to stay ahead of the curve.
You will have experience in senior-level teaching, be at ease in a lecture theatre and seminar setting, and able to meet the needs of a large and diverse student body. You should have the ability to supervise and advise students on study skills, identifying their learning needs and defining learning objectives as well as assessing their work and providing constructive feedback. The candidates experience will dictate if the senior teaching fellow or teaching fellow posts are offered.
All of this will empower you to create a rich and rewarding student experience to do so, you will be adept at communicating to a diverse range of individuals from varying backgrounds and have specialist knowledge and understanding of race, multiculturalism, and diversity.
What we can offer you
Based at our Winchester campus, right in the heart of this historic city and nestled in green parkland, one hour from London, Winchester School of Art is a vibrant hub for over 1500 students.
Committed to supporting our teaching and research community we are open to a flexible working approach. With an understanding that there is a need to be on campus for teaching duties we are open to a hybrid approach. We would also consider applications for individuals wanting to work part-time.
Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Country United Kingdom City Southampton Geofield
Where to apply Website
Contact City
Southampton
STATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary: £34980 – 56021 per year
Location: Southampton
Job date: Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:58:21 GMT
