In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.
The opportunity
A British Art & Design School with a 150-year history, Cardiff School of Art & Design (CSAD) is housed in a state-of-the-art building on the Llandaff Campus and is home to students united by ambition and a true passion for creative enquiry. They are artists, designers, makers and thinkers in the fields of architecture, design, fashion, fine art, and a range of craft disciplines. The school is also home to FabLab, the Perceptual Experience Laboratory, Spin-out companies Fovotech and HUG™️, and a number of major research and innovation initiatives that cohere around visual perception and user-centred design, linking disciplines from fine art to computer science.
We are seeking to recruit exceptional, suitably qualified Associate Tutors who are available to teach in Photography on an occasional or sessional basis, it is essential that you have a significant grasp of the academic and/or professional nature of their subject and can communicate this with clarity, academic rigour and enthusiasm.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
To obtain and be familiar with relevant course documents which give information related to the aims and operation of the course, including the syllabus, methods of assessment, preferred teaching methods, information needed by students, course dates and times, etc.
To liaise with members of the programme team, as appropriate, in order to understand requirements, coordinate plans and administrative actions and to discuss changes.
To prepare effective course material which will fulfil the aims of the course, including enhancement of the learning experience through a student-centred
To attend and deliver sessions as agreed, lecturing, leading discussions and otherwise providing guidance and advice and promoting learning, as
To prepare and mark, as required, any related written work, studio work, class work and examination papers, within the appropriate assessment
To provide constructive and timely feedback to students on their
To keep such records of assessment and attendance as the University
To observe class opening and closing times
To ensure that the Programme Director/Leader and the class are informed of their absence, where this is unavoidable, as far in advance as possible.
To provide, where appropriate, a course/work plan, set of objectives and reading lists to students.
What we are looking for
A good honours degree and/or equivalent professional
Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme.
A good level of knowledge relevant to the subject and professional
Evidence of undertaking continuous professional development (CPD).
A sound understanding of
Ability to design teaching and learning
Ability to employ appropriate assessment
Ability to undertake administrative duties in an accurate and timely
Ability to plan
Ability to identify areas for improvement and to use initiative and problem- solving skills to improve performance.
Ability to communicate and disseminate complex and conceptual ideas in a variety of ways – presentations, reports, learning materials.
Ability to develop productive working relationships as part of a professional
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Quality Standards.
You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.
To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Dr Duncan Cook, Title, at DPCook@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Further information
Please visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
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