Lecturer in Sustainable Product Design

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. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

This is a great opportunity for you to join the School of Art, Design and Performance at Buckinghamshire New University as a Lecturer in Sustainable Product Design with a focus on technology of materials and processes. You will make a leading contribution to our new Sustainable Product Design and Furniture Design degrees and become part of a vibrant academic and creative community.

We are looking to appoint an aspirational designer who has a working knowledge of sustainable design with a focus on product/furniture/interiors, and well-versed in digital technology and with experience in digital manufacturing; we require an applicant with vast awareness of materials, material testing and application; knowledge of industry is desirable but considered as a plus.

The position is based at our High Wycombe campus with great connections to London and the West of England.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum pro rata, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

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

For further information about this role please contact Michela Falcone, Interim Deputy Head of School: Art, Design and Performance at michela.falcone@bnu.ac.uk

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: 20 August 2024

Interview Date: 28 August 2024 (online)

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.

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