Course Leader BA (Hons) Acting

About us

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a globally leading independent arts, design, performance and media university.   

At AUB we nurture creativity, engage communities, collaborate with industry and make a difference.   

Our commitment to EDI

Our core commitment to diversity, inclusion and a sustainable future truly values the diversity of our students and staff, creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s identities and talents are valued and respected.  We welcome applications from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead AUB’s vibrant BA (Hons) Acting course, providing academic, pedagogic, and management leadership to this well established course. You will have responsibility for leading the course in learning, teaching and the development of the curriculum and will also play a significant role in the development of performance related research and knowledge transfer.

The successful candidate will have experience of a leadership role, with advanced skills in the design, development and delivery of high-quality student learning experiences which are informed by current expertise, research, and professional practice. As a leader of a creative team, you will contribute effectively to the strategic direction of the course, Bournemouth Film School and the University.

We are seeking an experienced practitioner with a sound industry background that reflects current and contemporary practice and who has experience of teaching within higher education.  Alongside course leader duties you will actively contribute to the delivery and assessment of practical and theoretical elements on the course at all levels.  We are particularly looking for candidates with knowledge of specialist skills in one or more of the following areas: movement for actor training; voice acting and/or training; screen acting; devising; theatre history and performance theory.  Knowledge of other systems of performance training, for example: Stanislavski, Jacques Lecoq, are also highly desirable.

We are also looking for applicants who can draw upon established networks through their experience in Higher Education and their proven track record of professional engagement within the discipline in order to develop and drive initiatives particularly in teaching, learning and research.

You will hold a Masters degree in a relevant subject and a teaching qualification and/or Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellow Membership.  A PhD in a relevant area is desirable but not essential.  

Our benefits

In meeting your performance expectations, each year you’ll have a salary increase in line with the grade of your role.  As well as this there is an annual cost of living increase.  AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment.  Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website.

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered.  If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email us. If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email us and we’ll be in touch. 

We look forward to receiving your application.