Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in SFX Prosthetics

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in SFX Prosthetics

Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary - £37,099 - £41,732 / £42,978 - £54,395

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

The School of Art, Design and Performance is seeking to appoint an experienced practitioner to contribute to our BA (Hons) Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance, and MA Special Effects for Film and TV courses. Appointment at SL level requires taking on Course Leadership responsibilities of the MA SFX course.

The successful candidate should be able to evidence subject knowledge of special effects make-up and prosthetics for the film, performance and creative industries. They will be responsible for ensuring the enhancement and informed relevancy of the course to applied industry needs, towards an excellent student experience. They should also have a track record of inspirational teaching at UK HE undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

What we offer:

a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)

Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)

training & development support opportunities

contributory pension scheme

discounted gym membership for our on-site gym

a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees. Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank. Please click here to view our employee handbook.

If you have the attributes representative of the University's values, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For an informal chat please contact Professor Sri-Kartini Leet (Head of School): [email protected]

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to continue building an environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU'S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people.

Closing Date: 21 April 2024

Interview Date: 1 May 2024 (online interviews)

Start date: 2 September 2024

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

Location

Other, High Wycombe

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary Range

£37,099 - £41,732 / £42,978 - £54,395

Hours per week

37

Closing Date

21/04/2024

Ref No

1471

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Lecturer in Special Effects Prosthetics Make-Up

School/Directorate: Art, Design and Performance

Grade: G

Location: High Wycombe/ BNU base at Pinewood Studios

Responsible to: Head of School or designee

Job Purpose:

To teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience.

To undertake research, professional practice and enterprise activity as outlined within the BNU Academic Framework

To be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the School and University

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

Education:

To undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and the associated student experience to the highest standards in accordance with the University's requirements and the TEF.

To undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including personal tutoring; module leadership; student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.

To achieve student satisfaction – demonstrating a commitment to ‘customer focus' and contributing to the achievement of strong NSS results.

Demonstrate inclusive practice in curriculum design and delivery. Work to eliminate attainment gaps.

To contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and/or School.

To support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.

To deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.

To plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of Digital technologies.

To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.

To engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

Research and Professional Practice:

To conduct research and scholarly activity of relevance to the lecturing role and/or area of professional practice and aligns own research with their teaching and learning.

To engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.

To engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to research, enterprise and/or the relevant profession.

To maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.

To contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies, as applicable.

Leadership and Management:

Demonstrate involvement in the support and development of Graduate Teaching Associates, contributing to the recruitment and mentoring of new colleagues, as appropriate.

To promote the University values within the academic community.

To adhere to the BNU Values and advance Equality Diversity and Inclusivity for students and colleagues.

Liaison and Networking:

Participate in relevant internal and external networks.

Promote and market the work of the University in the subject area.

Contribute to the enhancement of education quality and thinking in the field by being involved in quality assurance, external decision-making bodies, groups and subject associations.

Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.

Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

For roles with line management responsibilities:

Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing.

For roles with supervisor responsibilities:

Supervisory duties including motivating and supporting team members, giving direction and feedback and ensuring adequate staffing cover.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

Good first degree in special effects make-up, prosthetics or related discipline

A

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent in practice

A

Evidence of recent and relevant scholarship and/or continuing professional development.

A

Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years.

A

Knowledge & Experience

Specialist knowledge and expertise in special effects make-up/prosthetics, including current practical craft skills in prosthetics effects, materials, production processes, and application of prosthetics for make-up.

A/I

Relevant teaching experience in UK HE, including module documentation, learning design, using diverse methods of delivery and assessment, on UG and/or PG level.

A/I

Demonstrable competence of current and relevant technologies related to academic and subject-specific innovative design practice, for example, proficiency in ZBrush use and application.

A/I

Experience in offering effective pastoral support to learners.

A/I

Proven recent experience as a prosthetics artist in the film and TV industries.

A/I

Evidence of recent and relevant practice-based research/enterprise activity

A/I

Experience in initiating or leading, live industry or educational projects, competitions, collaborations, or sponsored projects.

A/I

Current pedagogy knowledge and relevant curriculum development experience.

A/I

Skills

Excellent presentation and communication skills in oral, written, and visual format.

A/I

Proficient in MS Office applications and relevant digital tools and workflows for prosthetics effects.

A/I

Ability to work well in diverse teams and independently adhering to standards and deadlines.

A/I

Special Requirements

A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required.

A/I

A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)

A/I

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Lecturer/Course Leader in Special Effects Prosthetics Make-Up

School/Directorate: Art, Design and Performance

Grade: H

Location: High Wycombe / BNU base at Pinewood Studios

Responsible to: Head of School or designee

Job Purpose:

To teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience.

To lead and undertake curriculum development, professional practice, enterprise activity, research and other forms of scholarly activity as outlined within the BNU Academic Framework

To be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the School and wider University.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

Education:

To undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and the associated student experience to the highest standards in accordance with the University's requirements and the TEF.

To undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including module and course leadership; curriculum development; personal tutoring student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.

To achieve good student satisfaction – demonstrating ‘customer focus' and achieving strong NSS results.

Demonstrate inclusive practice in curriculum design and delivery. Work to eliminate attainment gaps.

To contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and School.

To support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.

To deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.

To plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate digital technologies, including the use of IT and multimedia.

To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.

To evaluate the effectiveness of your practice; use data and student feedback to identify opportunities to enhance the quality of your teaching and the outcomes for learners. Proactively work with colleagues in the School and across the University to share good practice, seek opportunities to enhance practice, and thereby demonstrably enhance the student experience and outcomes

To undertake and promote cross disciplinary teaching to contribute to the success of the wider University.

To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

Research and Professional Practice:

To conduct research and scholarly activity of relevance to the senior lecturing role and/or area of professional practice and align own research with teaching and learning.

To contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies, as applicable.

To engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.

To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to research, enterprise and/or the relevant profession.

To maintain an external profile within own academic subject area at a level appropriate to the discipline.

To maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.

Leadership and Management:

To manage and lead on initiatives/areas of work which facilitate School and/or University performance.

Demonstrate involvement in the support and development of Lecturers and Graduate Teaching Associates, contributing to the recruitment and mentoring of new colleagues, as appropriate.

To promote the University values within the academic community.

To adhere to the BNU Values and advance Equality Diversity and Inclusivity for students and colleagues.

Liaison and Networking:

Participate in relevant internal and external networks

Promote and market the work of the University in the subject area.

Contribute to the enhancement of education quality and thinking in the field by being involved in quality assurance, external decision-making bodies, groups and subject associations.

Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.

Any other such reasonable duties as required by the Head of School / Deputy Head of School.

For roles with line management responsibilities:

Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing.

For roles with supervisor responsibilities:

Supervisory duties including motivating and supporting team members, giving direction and feedback and ensuring adequate staffing cover.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A = Application T = Test I = Interview

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

Good first degree in special effects make-up, prosthetics or related discipline

A

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent in practice

A

Evidence of recent and relevant scholarship and/or continuing professional development.

A

Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years.

A

Knowledge & Experience

Specialist knowledge and expertise in special effects make-up/prosthetics, including current practical craft skills in prosthetics effects, materials, production processes, and application of prosthetics for make-up.

A/I

Relevant and substantive teaching experience in UK HE, including module documentation, learning design, using diverse methods of delivery and assessment, on UG and/or PG level.

A/I

Demonstrable competence of current and relevant technologies related to academic and subject-specific innovative design practice, for example, proficiency in ZBrush use and application.

A/I

Successful track record of academic leadership, for example, course/module leadership

A/I

Experience in offering effective pastoral support to learners.

A/I

Evidence of recent and relevant practice-based research/enterprise activity

A/I

Experience in initiating or leading, live industry or educational projects, competitions, collaborations, or sponsored projects.

A/I

Proven recent experience as a prosthetics artist in the film and TV industries, with evidence of creating work-based learning opportunities for students in industry.

A/I

Current pedagogy knowledge, and relevant curriculum development and validation experience.

A/I

Skills

Excellent presentation and communication skills in oral, written, and visual format.

I/A

Proficient in MS Office applications and relevant digital tools and workflows for prosthetics effects.

I/A

Ability to work well in diverse teams and independently adhering to standards and deadlines.

I/A

Special Requirements

A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required.

I/A

A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)

I/A

BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS

The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal

Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in

order to improve customer services.

Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.

Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Location

Other, High Wycombe

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary Range

£37,099 - £41,732 / £42,978 - £54,395

Hours per week

37

Closing Date

21/04/2024

Ref No

1471