3D Workshop Instructor at Leeds Arts University
Job Description
Hours: Varies
Contract: Casual
Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 170 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.
We are looking for highly skilled and flexible 3D Workshop Instructors to join our casual pool of staff in excelling our teaching provision to our students.
As part of the University’s student resource facilities, we operate five 3D workshops located at 2 sites in Leeds City Centre; these comprise of: casting; ceramics; plastics; metal, and wood. 3D Workshop Instructors instruct students in the safe, appropriate and professional use of a range 3D techniques according to personal skillset and as required by course curriculum. To be successful in the role, candidates must have demonstrable ability of instructing in and supporting and instructing others with technical processes to a professional standard in at least one or more of the following areas:
Wood
- Woodworking methods by machine and hand building
- Metalwork techniques
- A working knowledge of plastics
- Laser-cutting
- CNC Router
Metal
- Welding (MIG, TIG, Spot, Oxy-Acy)
- Metal Casting (Sand Casting and/ or Lost Wax) (Bronze and Aluminium Only)
- Plasma cutting (manual and/or CNC)
- Sheet Metal/General Fabrication Skills
Ceramic
- Glazing application and methods
- Hand building techniques (Slab and Coil)
- Loading and operating of kilns
- Papermaking
Casting
- Mould making /casting techniques.
- Model/ armature making techniques
- Resin (Epoxy, Polymer, Foams)
- Plaster working
- Wax working (lost wax)
Applicants should be aware that this role involves some flexibility in working hours and could include evening sessions when required. Full details of the essential requirements for the role can be found in the job description.
Successful candidates will be placed on a register and considered for any future instructing that may occur. details of the essential requirements for the role can be found in the job description.
Please note CVs will not be accepted for this position. If you would like to apply, please click the ‘apply’ button where you will be redirected to our website.
Given the ad-hoc and possibly short-term nature of assignments that may be offered, applications are particularly encouraged from those who are located within an easy commuting distance of the University.
Closing date: Tuesday 5th March 2024 at 11:59pm
Interview date: Tuesday 19th March 2024 via Microsoft Teams
We are committed to offering a flexible approach to staff with regards to their work, for which we operate home working principles to facilitate a hybrid mode of site/remote working. The primary location for work is the University campus in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.
