Teaching Fellow in Woven Textiles (1046318FH)

One of the country’s leading art and design schools, Winchester School of Art continues to build on its reputation for excellence and innovation. Our modern studios and workshops are furnished with industry-standard equipment; we work with ambitious students whose abilities are matched by their creativity and enthusiasm; and we attract academics that flourish in a dynamic learning environment where they can share their contemporary knowledge and expertise in design and media.

To succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate experience and expertise in Woven Textile Design, illustration, digital skills and design concepts in order to supervise students effectively and to strengthen our existing team.

We are seeking an experienced, creative practitioner with technical expertise in Woven Textile Design to complement our existing team and directly supervise textile design students in a studio environment.

For this role you should have knowledge and understanding of current developments in Textiles and professional contexts as an established practitioner, as well as having experience of teaching Woven Textiles.

You will contribute to the teaching, the assessment activities, administration, curriculum development and organisation. You should also demonstrate extensive practical knowledge and experience of the Fashion and Textiles Industry, informed by current practices, innovations and technologies. 

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the capacity to teach in a multi-disciplinary environment. You will join a highly motivated team, which enjoys significant opportunities and support for personal development. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact FTD Programme Leader Cecilia Langemar tel: +44 (0)23 8059 6924 or email: C.Langemar@soton.ac.uk

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1046318FH on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2018
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise