Programme Directors for the School of Fine Art

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

The opportunity

University of the Arts London is seeking three inspirational and visionary Programme Directors to play a pivotal role at our School of Fine Art.

As Programme Director, you will provide astute academic leadership, managing the Programme and courses, whilst ensuring the maintenance and enhancement of high academic standards. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering an engaging curriculum, as well as overseeing all aspects of teaching, learning, and student assessment.

In addition to your core responsibilities, you will observe and implement University and college policies and procedures, working collaboratively with other Programme Directors, cross-college colleagues, and external partners to foster collaboration, projects, and opportunities for students within the School of Fine Art.

About you

You will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of contemporary Fine Art practice, pairing this with a strong academic background. You will possess a degree and a postgraduate qualification in a related subject area, or the equivalent demonstrated through practice. A recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to undergo teacher training is essential.

Your experience will encompass course management and administration, including assessment processes and procedures. You will have a proven track record of Fine Art-related teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as experience in curriculum planning, course development, annual monitoring, and course quality enhancement.

As an innovative thinker, you will apply new approaches to course leadership, teaching, learning, or professional practice to support excellent teaching, pedagogy, and inclusivity. You will utilise a set of exceptional communication skills to enable you to adapt messages for diverse audiences in an inclusive and accessible manner.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Heather Malone, PA to Paul Springer, Dean of Academic Strategy at .

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Advisor at or on .

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a world top-two University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings 2023. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better and more sustainable world and championing race equality.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

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Closing date: 23:55, 19 th June 2023.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 3 July 2023.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.