JOB TITLE: Subject Tutor – BA Hons Art & Contemporary Craft
LOCATION: West Dean College - Chichester
SALARY: £15,475 per annum (FTE £38,687 per annum)
HOURS: 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)

The Organisation
West Dean College is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for art, design, craft, and conservation education. The work of staff and students, frequently rooted in traditional skills, is both innovative and world leading.
We are making bold and ambitious moves as an organisation with the expansion of our portfolio, the redevelopment of our estate and our strategic push on diversity and sustainability.
Our programmes are delivered across two sites in the UK - West Dean, the idyllic Grade II listed rural campus in the stunning South Downs near Chichester (West Sussex), and our prestigious Bloomsbury site in the heart of London. These inspiring locations provide the ideal environment in which students can work across disciplines and forge exciting new collaborations.

The Role
We are seeking to recruit two Subject Tutors in Art and Contemporary Craft to join our BA Hons in Art and Contemporary Craft programme in the School of Arts at West Dean College of Arts & Conservation.
Under the supervision of the Course Coordinator, the Subject Tutor will assist with the day-to-day organisation and delivery of the curricula for the BA Hons in Art and Contemporary Craft programme.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Planning and managing elements and units of the BA Hons in Art and Contemporary Craft programme and participating in the delivery and assessment under the direction of the Course Coordinator.
• Ensuring that programmes are delivered in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the College and validating body.
• Assisting in the recruitment of students through involvement in marketing activities including Open Days and taking part in the interviewing process when required.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this role you will need to have demonstrable previous experience in professional practice in fine art and/or contemporary crafts and experience of delivering a range of specialist knowledge and practical skills.

Candidates must possess a good understanding of contemporary theory and practice relevant to their field and must be able to demonstrate current professional practice and standing as well as high standards of professional conduct. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of delivering teaching, learning, assessment, and administration at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.

This role requires good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate, inspire and build relationships both with colleagues and students.

The Benefits:
In recognition for all your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

• 38 days holiday per year (pro rated)
• Pension (we’ll match you up to 7.5%)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25% off retail and restaurant
• 50% off short courses
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking

To Apply:
If you would like to apply for this position, please apply on a career’s website.
Closing Date: 12 May 2024