Programme Supervisor Performance Design

Programme Supervisor Performance Design: Set and Costume

Job Purpose

The Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) position (equivalent to

is a fulltime role

focused on teaching Set and Costume Design at the postgraduate level. The successful

candidate will be expected to supervise postgraduate students in the Master of Fine Arts

(MFA) programme (Theatre and Live Performance Creation: Set and Costume Design) and

participate as a member of thesis supervisory committees.

The faculty member will mentor postgraduate students as necessary and teach a mix of

skills in the postgraduate Set and Costume Design concentration classes (e.g. design

foundation history and design genres/forms). Additionally they may take on the roles for

The Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) has a key role in

overseeing the dynamic and safe practice within the delivery of set and costume designrelated

teaching. This lead role requires a skill set where the candidate has extensive

practical experience in their field and a successful record of accomplishment in course

management leading assessment/feedback budgeting and effectively leading a team. They

will work collaboratively alongside the other departments within the Acting Musical

an Assistant Professor) at the company

Set and Costume Design on companys productions (to be confirmed) and supervise MFA student

designers working during companys productions.

Theatre Dance and Production Arts programmes and the wider faculty at the company. The

Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) reports directly to the

Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies and may be responsible for providing Set and

Costume Design to all programmes in coordination with the Programme Leader

Postgraduate Studies.

Research and Scholarly Activities policy and Faculty Policies. Maintaining professional

engagement at the local national and international levels will be encouraged.

Duties and Responsibilities

Report directly to Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies and ultimately the

Executive Director to ensure they are kept wellinformed in their areas of

responsibility.

Implement the development and delivery of all Set and Costume Design courses

within the postgraduate programme. Prioritising safe practice will be fundamental

alongside developing and inspiring innovative teaching that connects with

multidisciplinary training that remains dynamic and relevant to the industry.

Organise and facilitate the faculty pertaining to all activities within the Set and

Costume Design concentration classes.

Collaborate with the postgraduate faculty to administer course assessments to

deliver structured feedback that supports and enhances learning and development

for Set and Costume courses.

Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies with timetabling and scheduling

for Set and Costume Design courses.

Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in the interview and selection

process for hiring additional Designers for productions (as required).

Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in outreach and student

recruitment efforts to ensure sustained high levels of enrolment.

The Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) may take on

additional teaching responsibilities related to the postgraduate programme

including managing curriculum documentation course files and course

administration to adhere to the institutions quality assurance standards.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the potential to meet companys expectations

for Research Scholarship and Creative Activity Teaching and Service as defined in company s

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or demonstrate and verify equivalent industry or

professional experience or additional qualifications in professional performing

arts education.

Significant professional theatre experience as a Set and Costume Designer (8 10

years minimum).

Must be trained in specialist knowledge of Set and Costume Design (including

current design software suites).

Previous experience with providing feedback.

Knowledge and insight into student performance evaluation.

Experience with research and scholarly activity including practice as research.

Capable of working autonomously and as an integral part of a diverse

multinational team while exhibiting the emotional intelligence necessary for such

environments.

Ability to work on a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend

work.

Excellent organisational verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work with Office365 Suite (especially Excel).

Flexible approach to curriculum development and andragogy to suit the

Academy s dynamic needs and cultural considerations and to enhance

collaborative education delivery.

Must be willing to relocate to the UAE.

Desirable:

Direct industry experience; connections within the theatre and live performance

industry for outreach and collaborative purposes.

Documented success teaching Performance Design: Set and Costume (or similar

course content) and related courses at a postsecondary institution and/or

mentoring design students and emerging designers.

Documented success in Set and Costume Design (e.g. industry awards). Clear

understanding of schemes of work and preparing classwork while adhering to

course and marking systems.

Experience working within a multinational multilingual educational environment.

Ability to adapt to a wide range of age groups.

Experience writing and delivering courses for postgraduate education.

Experience with educational software (e.g. Moodle Blackboard).

Experience with additional performance design areas (i.e. Lighting Sound

Projection).

Ability to work with students from varying cultural backgrounds and abilities.

Energetic driven creative and dependable.

Openness to adapting and developing teaching and creative practices.

Second or third language.

Core Competencies

Delivery through:

Decisionmaking and solving problems with the Programme Leader Postgraduate

Studies

Building teams and communication with students

Facilitating change: curriculum development community culture of creativity and

innovation.

Research Scholarly and Creative Activities.

Development through:

Resilience

Driving results

Programme Supervisor Performance Design: Set and Costume Job Purpose The Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) position (equivalent to is a full-time role focused on teaching Set and Costume Design at the postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise postgraduate students in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programme (Theatre and Live Performance Creation: Set and Costume Design) and participate as a member of thesis supervisory committees. The faculty member will mentor postgraduate students as necessary and teach a mix of skills in the postgraduate Set and Costume Design concentration classes (e.g., design foundation, history, and design genres/forms). Additionally, they may take on the roles for The Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) has a key role in overseeing the dynamic and safe practice within the delivery of set and costume designrelated teaching. This lead role requires a skill set where the candidate has extensive practical experience in their field, and a successful record of accomplishment in course management, leading assessment/feedback, budgeting and effectively leading a team. They will work collaboratively alongside the other departments within the Acting, Musical an Assistant Professor) at the company Set and Costume Design on company's productions (to be confirmed) and supervise MFA student designers working during company's productions. Theatre, Dance and Production Arts programmes and the wider faculty at the company. The Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) reports directly to the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies and may be responsible for providing Set and Costume Design to all programmes, in coordination with the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies. Research and Scholarly Activities policy and Faculty Policies. Maintaining professional engagement at the local, national, and international levels will be encouraged. Duties and Responsibilities Report directly to Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies, and ultimately the Executive Director, to ensure they are kept well-informed in their areas of responsibility. Implement the development and delivery of all Set and Costume Design courses within the postgraduate programme. Prioritising safe practice will be fundamental alongside developing and inspiring innovative teaching that connects with multidisciplinary training that remains dynamic and relevant to the industry. Organise and facilitate the faculty pertaining to all activities within the Set and Costume Design concentration classes. Collaborate with the postgraduate faculty to administer course assessments to deliver structured feedback that supports and enhances learning and development for Set and Costume courses. Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies with timetabling and scheduling for Set and Costume Design courses. Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in the interview and selection process for hiring additional Designers for productions (as required). Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in outreach and student recruitment efforts to ensure sustained high levels of enrolment. The Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) may take on additional teaching responsibilities related to the postgraduate programme, including managing curriculum documentation, course files, and course administration to adhere to the institution's quality assurance standards. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the potential to meet company's expectations for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity, Teaching, and Service as defined in company s Knowledge and Experience Essential: Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or demonstrate and verify equivalent industry or professional experience, or additional qualifications in professional performing arts education. Significant professional theatre experience as a Set and Costume Designer (8 - 10 years minimum). Must be trained in specialist knowledge of Set and Costume Design, (including current design software suites). Previous experience with providing feedback. Knowledge and insight into student performance evaluation. Experience with research and scholarly activity, including practice as research. Capable of working autonomously and as an integral part of a diverse, multinational team, while exhibiting the emotional intelligence necessary for such environments. Ability to work on a flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekend work. Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work with Office365 Suite (especially Excel). Flexible approach to curriculum development and andragogy to suit the Academy s dynamic needs, and cultural considerations, and to enhance collaborative education delivery. Must be willing to relocate to the UAE. Desirable: Direct industry experience; connections within the theatre and live performance