Lecturer in Commercial Dance (0.4)

Cardiff campus (hybrid working with travel to other locations as necessary)

ABOUT US

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.

UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.  

We are now looking for a Lecturer in Commercial Dance to join our Cardiff campus on a part-time, 1 year fixed-term basis, working 14.8 hours per week.

THE ROLE

The post holder will lecture in dance at The Wales Academy of Voice & Dramatic Arts (WAVDA) covering several modules and subject areas. The post holder will deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of teaching styles and approaches, including all levels of undergraduate study and, where appropriate, postgraduate study. The post holder will offer both academic and pastoral feedback and support to students to the highest professional standards and with regard to the ongoing enhancement of the student experience. The post holder will undertake scholarship, research, training or project work, either individually or within a team, to ensure ongoing professional development and to enhance the profile of the Academic Discipline, Institute and University. The post holder will make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Academic Discipline that may cover areas such as dissertation supervision, student recruitment, marketing activities, research seminars and workshops, staff training and professional development.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• An honours degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience in Dance as a performer and educator covering two or more of the following areas; Ballet, Jazz, Tap and/or Choreography
• Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level in relevant subject area
• Evidence of good organisational and personal management skills
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources including a willingness to teach by video-link, VLE, e-mail or website delivery
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of new and emerging technologies and solutions available to prepare for the future demands of a sustainable performing industries sector.
• Evidence of ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines 

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

BENEFITS

• Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Competitive pay and pay progression
• Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
• Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

So, if you feel you could thrive and make an impact in this role, please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Note your correspondence language will be determined by the language you apply in. To apply in Welsh, please click ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of the screen. 

Closing date: 25 September 2024, 11:59pm