Faculty/Directorate
Kingston School of Art
School/Function
Faculty General
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Location of vacancy
Knights Park
Actual hours
18.5
Salary from
28,771.00
Salary to
32,392.00
Posted Date
18/10/2024
Closing Date
08/11/2024
Ref No
4251
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This fellowship position will be a challenging and exciting role working at Kingston University's Kingston School of Art, the main base for this position will be in the Fine Art Department.
You will be working across studio locations with your main responsibility for supporting students and working alongside academic staff within Fine Art. The key roles will be to provide professional technical support to the students and staff of the Fine Art Department.
To help build a student-centered culture within the Faculty's workshops, studios and remotely to underpin the collective aims of the Faculty so that there is a clear understanding of how meaningful and disciplined workshop and studio practice can effectively support the development and facilitation of ambitious student work.
The PersonAbove all else we are looking for individuals with a creative mind, a people centred work ethic and an interest in teaching and education, with the potential to develop new technical approaches to working across campuses, in studios and online and who can bring something unique to the team.
The FacultyKingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK's leading art and design educational institutions.
The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.
Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.
The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America.
With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching – providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.
Further informationThis is a part-time, fixed term (12 months) position with a starting salary of £14,385.50 per annum (50% pro-rata to £28,771.00 per annum).
Interviews are due to be held on Wednesday 20 November 2024
For any further queries relating to this role please contact Jo Addison, Head of Department of Fine Art.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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