Course Leader Ba Fine Art

The Course Leader will be responsible to the Art Programme Director for the academic leadership and management of the BA Fine Art Course at Chelsea College of Art, including the maintenance and enhancement of standards and responsibility for the design, development and delivery of the curriculum. The Course Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the BA Fine Art Course including all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of students as well as resources allocated. The post-holder will have substantial Fine Art subject area expertise and versatility to support our staff and large student community with diverse needs and interests. The Course Leader will primarily work with the Programme Director and BA Year Leaders to develop professionally-purposed pedagogy and enhance the BA Fine Art curriculum in innovative directions. About youA proven track record of student-focussed curriculum design, HE management and quality assurance, compassionate pedagogies and team building are essential. You will have a postgraduate degree and very substantial knowledge of professional arts fields and be able to draw on your experience and networks to prepare students for ambitious graduate futures within the culture sectors in the UK and globally. You will have an established track record of teaching and management in the HE sector, and experience of working with very substantial and culturally diverse cohorts. You will have experience in team-building and excellent professional networks to draw from to design and deliver a course with an international profile. Your established practice in the contemporary arts sector will demonstrate your expertise in your specialist area. You will have an astute understanding of a broad range of art practices, histories, contexts, and graduate destinations in the UK and globally. Your knowledge of contemporary art and theory from non-European regions is desirable. You will be well-organised, inspirational, have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and be a confident and engaging public speaker. You will have an engaging approach to working with others that promotes inclusivity, initiative, and professionalism. We are UALUniversity of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd. We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 16 May 2024 at 23:55. 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.