Lecturer in Acting (1615)
Lecturer in Acting
Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe
Salary - £37,999 - £42,632
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.
The School of Art, Design and Performance is seeking to appoint an experienced practitioner to contribute to a range of modules on our BA (Hons) Acting degree.
The successful candidate should be able to evidence subject knowledge and expertise in acting and a range of approaches to performer training. They should be able to demonstrate expertise in vocal techniques and performance for screen. Experience of directing audio and screen performance would be an additional benefit. They will be responsible for ensuring the enhancement and informed relevance of the course to applied industry needs, towards an excellent student experience. Previous professional experience in acting/performance may be useful in this regard. They should ideally have a track record of inspirational teaching at UK HE undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
- 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 qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact: Dr Lauren Vincent lauren.vincent@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. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
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, particularly in more senior roles.
Closing Date: 03 November 2024
Interview Date: 14 November 2024
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.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways
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Job Title: Lecturer in Acting
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School/Directorate: Art, Design & Performance
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Grade: G |
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Location: High Wycombe
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Responsible to: Head of School or designee
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Job Purpose:
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Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:
- Undertake research-informed teaching on the Acting courses managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality
- Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
- Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes
- Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning
- Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships
- Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes
- Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance
Research and Knowledge Exchange:
- Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning
- Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
- Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs
- Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact
- Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies
Leadership and Academic Citizenship:
- Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment
- Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the School using relevant data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes
- Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
- Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community
- Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning
Other
- Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences)
- Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the School
- Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
- Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview
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Education, Qualifications & Training |
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First degree in Acting or a relevant field |
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Doctoral level qualification (or working towards) or relevant professional experience in field |
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Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years |
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Knowledge & Experience |
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Expert knowledge in acting, with an emphasis on voice techniques and performance for screen. Experience of directing audio and screen performance would be an additional benefit. |
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Thorough understanding of current and critical debates relevant to diversity and inclusion within the performing arts, plus a critical awareness of new and emerging media platforms. |
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Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners |
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Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship |
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Contribution to research active communities |
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Delivering excellent student/customer experience |
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Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body |
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Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal development |
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Skills |
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Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills |
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Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools |
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Highly effective customer service skills |
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Special Requirements |
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A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required |
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A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays) |
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Behavioural INDICATORS
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
- Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to improve customer services.
- Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.
- Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
