:Programme Supervisor Performance Design: Set and CostumeJob PurposeThe Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) position (equivalent tois a full-time rolefocused on teaching Set and Costume Design at the postgraduate level. The successfulcandidate will be expected to supervise postgraduate students in the Master of Fine Arts(MFA) programme (Theatre and Live Performance Creation: Set and Costume Design) andparticipate as a member of thesis supervisory committees.The faculty member will mentor postgraduate students as necessary and teach a mix ofskills in the postgraduate Set and Costume Design concentration classes (e.g., designfoundation, history, and design genres/forms). Additionally, they may take on the roles forThe Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) has a key role inoverseeing the dynamic and safe practice within the delivery of set and costume designrelatedteaching. This lead role requires a skill set where the candidate has extensivepractical experience in their field, and a successful record of accomplishment in coursemanagement, leading assessment/feedback, budgeting and effectively leading a team. Theywill work collaboratively alongside the other departments within the Acting, Musicalan Assistant Professor) at the companySet and Costume Design on company's productions (to be confirmed) and supervise MFA studentdesigners working during company's productions.Theatre, Dance and Production Arts programmes and the wider faculty at the company. TheProgramme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) reports directly to theProgramme Leader Postgraduate Studies and may be responsible for providing Set andCostume Design to all programmes, in coordination with the Programme LeaderPostgraduate Studies.Research and Scholarly Activities policy and Faculty Policies. Maintaining professionalengagement at the local, national, and international levels will be encouraged.Duties and Responsibilities\xef\x82\xa7 Report directly to Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies, and ultimately theExecutive Director, to ensure they are kept well-informed in their areas ofresponsibility.\xef\x82\xa7 Implement the development and delivery of all Set and Costume Design courseswithin the postgraduate programme. Prioritising safe practice will be fundamentalalongside developing and inspiring innovative teaching that connects withmultidisciplinary training that remains dynamic and relevant to the industry.\xef\x82\xa7 Organise and facilitate the faculty pertaining to all activities within the Set andCostume Design concentration classes.\xef\x82\xa7 Collaborate with the postgraduate faculty to administer course assessments todeliver structured feedback that supports and enhances learning and developmentfor Set and Costume courses.\xef\x82\xa7 Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies with timetabling and schedulingfor Set and Costume Design courses.\xef\x82\xa7 Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in the interview and selectionprocess for hiring additional Designers for productions (as required).\xef\x82\xa7 Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in outreach and studentrecruitment efforts to ensure sustained high levels of enrolment.\xef\x82\xa7 The Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) may take onadditional teaching responsibilities related to the postgraduate programme,including managing curriculum documentation, course files, and courseadministration to adhere to the institution's quality assurance standards.The successful candidate will also demonstrate the potential to meet company's expectationsfor Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity, Teaching, and Service as defined in companysKnowledge and ExperienceEssential:\xef\x82\xa7 Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or demonstrate and verify equivalent industry orprofessional experience, or additional qualifications in professional performingarts education.\xef\x82\xa7 Significant professional theatre experience as a Set and Costume Designer (8 - 10years minimum).\xef\x82\xa7 Must be trained in specialist knowledge of Set and Costume Design, (includingcurrent design software suites).\xef\x82\xa7 Previous experience with providing feedback.\xef\x82\xa7 Knowledge and insight into student performance evaluation.\xef\x82\xa7 Experience with research and scholarly activity, including practice as research.\xef\x82\xa7 Capable of working autonomously and as an integral part of a diverse,multinational team, while exhibiting the emotional intelligence necessary for suchenvironments.\xef\x82\xa7 Ability to work on a flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekendwork.\xef\x82\xa7 Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communication skills.\xef\x82\xa7 Ability to work with Office365 Suite (especially Excel).\xef\x82\xa7 Flexible approach to curriculum development and andragogy to suit theAcademys dynamic needs, and cultural considerations, and to enhancecollaborative education delivery.\xef\x82\xa7 Must be willing to relocate to the UAE.Desirable:\xef\x82\xa7 Direct industry experience; connections within the theatre and live performanceindustry for outreach and collaborative purposes.\xef\x82\xa7 Documented success teaching Performance Design: Set and Costume (or similarcourse content), and related courses at a post-secondary institution and/ormentoring design students and emerging designers.\xef\x82\xa7 Documented success in Set and Costume Design (e.g., industry awards). Clearunderstanding of schemes of work and preparing classwork while adhering tocourse and marking systems.\xef\x82\xa7 Experience working within a multinational, multilingual educational environment.\xef\x82\xa7 Ability to adapt to a wide range of age groups.\xef\x82\xa7 Experience writing and delivering courses for postgraduate education.\xef\x82\xa7 Experience with educational software (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard).\xef\x82\xa7 Experience with additional performance design areas (i.e., Lighting, Sound,Projection).\xef\x82\xa7 Ability to work with students from varying cultural backgrounds and abilities.\xef\x82\xa7 Energetic, driven, creative and dependable.\xef\x82\xa7 Openness to adapting and developing teaching and creative practices.\xef\x82\xa7 Second or third language.Core CompetenciesDelivery through:\xef\x82\xa7 Decision-making and solving problems with the Programme Leader PostgraduateStudies\xef\x82\xa7 Building teams and communication with students\xef\x82\xa7 Facilitating change: curriculum development, community culture of creativity andinnovation.\xef\x82\xa7 Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities.Development through:\xef\x82\xa7 Resilience\xef\x82\xa7 Driving results

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