Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Communication Design (Illustration)

1.0 Full-Time permanent appointment

(Note a part-time, fractional appointment may be considered, as could a short-term appointment on a Semester basis)

Context

We are looking to appoint a talented and visionary Illustrator or Artist to teach primarily on the Foundation Diploma in Art & Design programme as well as to make contributions to the BA (Hons) Illustration programme. The postholder will join and further support the ambitions of both the Communication Design and Foundation teams and continue the high quality provision that the Graphic Design and Illustration subject areas have been recognised for to date.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team and to contribute to the evolution of a new generation of Illustrators, Graphic Designers and Art Directors in Russia, whilst also preparing graduates for international platforms.

The Foundation programme follows a UK Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design specification and currently has pathways in Fine Art, Fashion, 3D Design, Communication Design and Photography. It is taught in English with the atmosphere and level of work produced by students comparable to UK Level 3/4 Foundation programmes. The primary objective of the course is to prepare students for progression onto one of our seven BA (Hons) Degree programmes, all of which are accredited by our partner institution The University of Hertfordshire. Currently there are in the region of 200 FT &PT students on Foundation, with around 65 specialising in Communication Design and progressing to either BA (Hons) Graphic Design or BA (Hons) Illustration.

This is a unique opportunity to join and contribute to a dynamic school of Art and Design based in the centre of Moscow that has become a leading institution for Art & Design education in Russia over the last 12 years.

Although all appropriate applications are welcome, we are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have taught on leading UK BA (Hons) Illustration / Foundation Art & Design programmes.

Salary rate: 26000–45500 GBP, monthly salary will be paid in the Russian Ruble equivalent of the agreed GBP monthly salary rate. Russian Income Tax is currently set at 13%.

Additional benefits: The School provides visa support, medical insurance, flights, re-location assistance including finding accommodation, Russian language classes, subsidised gym membership and 35 days annual leave.

Place of work: Moscow, Russia. The School is within an Arts district located close to the city centre being just 1 stop from Red Square and within close proximity to several metro lines.

Start Date: If successful you will be expected to be settled in Moscow before the start of the 2015/16 academic year and suggest that you arrive during the last week of August in order to find accommodation and subsequently be ready to start work at BHSAD on Tuesday 1st September

If you would like to apply: Please visit our vacancy page for this post at http://britishdesign.ru/content/311/ for a full job description and details as to how to apply.

Closing Date: 08:00 am GMT, Monday 27th April 2015

Interviews: Interviews will be held in the UK at The University of Hertfordshire on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th May 2015. Alternative interview arrangements can also be made if necessary.