2302723FH
The Department of Art and Media Technology at the Winchester School of Art invites applications for a one-year artist in residence, aimed at mid-career printmakers with a national/international reputation whose practice reflects the innovative intermedia approach of the department as a whole. With access to world-class facilities including expansive studios and workshops, the Winchester Gallery, and the John Hansard Gallery, you will be well placed for exciting professional development.
Our welcoming department includes staff and students working in complementary programmes including Games Design and Art, Global Media, Contemporary Curating, and Arts and Cultural Leadership. The School, which recently celebrated its sesquicentennial, is part of the University of Southampton, and includes world-class departments of Design and Fashion and Textiles as well as Art and Media Technology. The person who fills this post would likewise be encouraged to forge connections across the University.
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and recognised with Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter awards, the University of Southampton strongly encourages applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and those from poorer/less educationally advantaged backgrounds.
About the role
We seek candidates with a passion for teaching and a strong professional network in and/or beyond the UK, who are excited about the opportunity to join a vibrant community of students and practitioners, coordinating the teaching activities of the printmaking studio at our landmark, historic School in Semester 1, and developing a research- and/or teaching-led exhibition at the Winchester Gallery in Semester 2.
As a successful candidate, you will have the following qualifications:
- A strong printmaking practice that engages in the intersections between digital and analogue printmaking methods.
- A practice that intersects meaningfully with the specialisations of existing academic and technical staff at the School of Art and in the Department of Art and Media Technology.
- A meaningful commitment to questions of sustainability, equity, and social justice in the context of your teaching and research.
- Evidence of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, including experience with and enthusiasm for engaging and mentoring students.
- Availability to be on the Winchester campus at least two full days per week.
We enthusiastically encourage interested candidates to contact Head of Department Louise Siddons (l.e.siddons@soton.ac.uk) directly with questions about the position, research interests of Department of Art and Media Technology staff, and resources available at the School of Art.
This position is being offered on a Full time or Part Time Fixed term Basis for 1 year (0.6 - 1.0 FTE)
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Application Procedure
The application deadline is midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need assistance, call Recruitment on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750, or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk. Quote reference 2302723FH on all correspondence.
- Job Description and Person Specification
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.