Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, 3D Design Pathway Leader (Foundation Art and Design)

We are looking to appoint a talented and visionary 3D Design Pathway Leader on the Foundation Diploma in Art & Design programme, to join and further support the ambitions of both the 3D Design and Foundation teams and continue the high quality provision that the 3D Design 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 3D Designers 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 students on Foundation, with around 80 specialising in Communication Design and progressing to either BA (Hons) Graphic Design or BA (Hons) Illustration.

This is an exciting and 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 11 years.

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

Salary rate: 26000–45500 GBP, depending on position applied for, your grade and experience. Note that income tax in Russia is just 13%.

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

Place of work: Moscow, Russia. The School is within an Arts district located close to the city centre (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 2014/15 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 Monday 1st September. 

If you would like to apply: Please visit our vacancy page for this post athttp://britishdesign.ru/content/214/ for a full job description and details as to how to apply.

Closing Date: 10:00 GMT Monday 21st July 2014

Interviews: Interviews will be held in the UK at The University of Hertfordshire during the week commencing Monday 28th July 2014. Alternative interview arrangements can also be made if necessary.