Textiles Technical Demonstrator

Part-time (0.8 FTE)Location: London (Aldgate Site) ABOUT US Transforming lives through excellent education London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education. Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world. The School of Art, Architecture and Design (AAD) at London Met is internationally recognised for its high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and unique interdisciplinary opportunities. Learning through practice, playing with process and working with clients, students at AAD gain real world experience in both individual and collaborative projects, engaging with professionals, communities and companies. There is a strong emphasis in our studios on socially engaged architecture, art and design applied to both local and global contexts, and many projects focus on London. Our central London location also gives easy access to the creative and cultural hub which surrounds the Aldgate campus.  ABOUT THE POST The School of Art, Architecture and Design (AAD) is recruiting a Textiles Technical Demonstrator to support students across a range of courses we have in the School to maintain a high level of professional and quality output to students learning outcomes and projects. You will have ability to provide practical demonstrations for a range of skill levels, giving advice and support on all aspects of Textiles. With expertise, knowledge and ability in a broad range of Textiles disciplines, processes and techniques, including: Weave, Kint, Stitch, Digital Embroidery, Textiles Print, Rug Tufting and the associated processes and techniques. Working with academic teams, you will integrate your specialist expertise in Textiles with our Textiles and Fashion Textiles students in AAD as well as students on other courses in the School such as Fine Art, at both Undergraduate and Post Graduate levels. In collaboration with the academic course teams and our Textiles Print technician you will work strongly as a team to support staff and students on the named courses and more broadly across other subject areas in AAD. Knowledge and experience in the technical delivery of the breadth of Textiles in academic programmes of study, supporting students' understanding of digital as well as analogue processes will be in your skillset. You will have a positive and proactive approach to your work and will be a committed team player. Interviews due to be held in early February 2024