Lecturer in Jewellery Design

at  Birmingham City University

LECTURER IN JEWELLERY DESIGN

Department
Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles
Location
School of Jewellery
Salary
£41,814 to £45,449 per annum
Fixed Term / Part Time (2 Years at 0.6 FTE)
Post Type
Part Time
Release Date
27 August 2024
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Monday 23 September 2024
Reference

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area (essential).
• Experience of current Studio practice with a portfolio of industry experience. (essential)
• Experience of Learning and Teaching at Higher Education level (essential)
• Hold a PgCert HE teaching qualification or be accredited via the UK Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education?or Undertake APA teaching qualification as required. (desirable)
• Understanding of the requirements of the industry, locally, nationally, and globally.
• Understanding of the sustainable environmental, geo-political and economic issues of the industry and steps which are being taken to address these.
• Strong communication, demonstration and presentation skills
• Pastoral support and guidance of staff and students
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe packages
• Application of EDI good practice to widen participation and engage all students
• Strong organisational skills in planning
• Flexibility in working practices.
  In return we offer a generous pension and annual leave provision. We also operate a hybrid working model that allows staff to combine on-site and remote working where appropriate, dependent on work duties. We also provide access to excellent facilities on campus, including supportive family friendly policies.
  The College of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles is one of the largest academic departments in the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media. We are a progressive and creative team working with an exciting new management structure and leadership. You will be joining a diverse community of about 1000 students and 100 staff. We are committed to supporting a rich diversity culture that reflects our local communities and student body. Therefore, we particularly welcome candidates from black, brown, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds.
  At Birmingham City University we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.? All staff are expected to understand and enact the University’s commitment to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion in our employment practice and in all that we do. This commitment is enshrined in our Core Values and is detailed in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Policy. The University values and celebrates the diversity of our staff and students; we welcome people from the many different backgrounds and life experiences that reflect the students and the citizens we serve.? We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and actively encourage unique contributions, in particular from under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status.
  Interviews are set to be arranged from week commencing 07/10.

FURTHER DETAILS:

Job Description

• Take responsibility for delivering and developing a range of modules related to fine jewellery and silversmithing.
• Support the students in learning traditional hand fabrication and design skills required to work within the?established, commercial?jewellery and silversmithing industry.
• Work with the Course team to develop the course content and learning materials.
• Liaise with the local and wider jewellery industry to ensure that the course is relevant and to offer appropriate additional opportunities to our students.
• Engage in Academic administration.?
• Provide Pastoral support of students, with an active role in personal tutoring.
• Participate in Recruitment and outreach activities.
• Implement University policies around Health and Safety, Wellbeing, Environment, Safeguarding.
• Uphold BCU Values.