Programme Supervisor Performance Design

Programme SupervisorPerformance Design: Set and Costume
JobPurpose
The Programme SupervisorPerformance Design (Set and Costume) position (equivalentto
is a fulltimerole
focused on teaching Set andCostume Design at the postgraduate level. Thesuccessful
candidate will beexpected to supervise postgraduate students in the Master of FineArts
(MFA) programme (Theatre andLive Performance Creation: Set and Costume Design)and
participate as a member ofthesis supervisory committees.
Thefaculty member will mentor postgraduate students as necessary andteach a mix of
skills in thepostgraduate Set and Costume Design concentration classes (e.g.design
foundation history anddesign genres/forms). Additionally they may take on the rolesfor
The Programme SupervisorPerformance Design (Set and Costume) has a key rolein
overseeing the dynamic and safepractice within the delivery of set and costumedesignrelated
teaching. This leadrole requires a skill set where the candidate hasextensive
practical experience intheir field and a successful record of accomplishment incourse
management leadingassessment/feedback budgeting and effectively leading a team.They
will work collaborativelyalongside the other departments within the ActingMusical
an Assistant Professor) atthe company
Set and Costume Designon companys productions (to be confirmed) and supervise MFAstudent
designers working duringcompanys productions.
TheatreDance and Production Arts programmes and the wider faculty at thecompany. The
Programme SupervisorPerformance Design (Set and Costume) reports directly tothe
Programme Leader PostgraduateStudies and may be responsible for providing Setand
Costume Design to allprogrammes in coordination with the ProgrammeLeader
PostgraduateStudies.
Research and ScholarlyActivities policy and Faculty Policies. Maintainingprofessional
engagement at thelocal national and international levels will beencouraged.
Duties andResponsibilities
Report directlyto Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies and ultimatelythe
Executive Director to ensurethey are kept wellinformed in their areasof
responsibility.
Implement the development and delivery of all Set and CostumeDesign courses
within thepostgraduate programme. Prioritising safe practice will befundamental
alongside developingand inspiring innovative teaching that connectswith
multidisciplinary trainingthat remains dynamic and relevant to theindustry.
Organise and facilitatethe faculty pertaining to all activities within the Setand
Costume Design concentrationclasses.
Collaborate with thepostgraduate faculty to administer course assessmentsto
deliver structured feedbackthat supports and enhances learning anddevelopment
for Set and Costumecourses.
Assist the ProgrammeLeader Postgraduate Studies with timetabling andscheduling
for Set and CostumeDesign courses.
Assist theProgramme Leader Postgraduate Studies in the interview andselection
process for hiringadditional Designers for productions (asrequired).
Assist the ProgrammeLeader Postgraduate Studies in outreach andstudent
recruitment efforts toensure sustained high levels ofenrolment.
The ProgrammeSupervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) may takeon
additional teachingresponsibilities related to the postgraduateprogramme
including managingcurriculum documentation course files andcourse
administration to adhere tothe institutions quality assurancestandards.
The successfulcandidate will also demonstrate the potential to meet companysexpectations
for ResearchScholarship and Creative Activity Teaching and Service as definedin company s
Knowledge andExperience
Essential:
Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or demonstrate and verify equivalentindustry or
professionalexperience or additional qualifications in professionalperforming
artseducation.
Significantprofessional theatre experience as a Set and Costume Designer (810
yearsminimum).
Must be trained inspecialist knowledge of Set and Costume Design(including
current design softwaresuites).
Previous experience withproviding feedback.
Knowledge andinsight into student performanceevaluation.
Experience withresearch and scholarly activity including practice asresearch.
Capable of workingautonomously and as an integral part of adiverse
multinational team whileexhibiting the emotional intelligence necessary forsuch
environments.
Ability to work on a flexible schedule which may include eveningandweekend
work.
Excellent organisational verbal and written communicationskills.
Ability to work withOffice365 Suite (especiallyExcel).
Flexible approach tocurriculum development and andragogy to suitthe
Academy s dynamic needs andcultural considerations and toenhance
collaborative educationdelivery.
Must be willing torelocate to theUAE.
Desirable:
Direct industry experience; connections within the theatre and liveperformance
industry for outreachand collaborative purposes.
Documented success teaching Performance Design: Set and Costume (orsimilar
course content) andrelated courses at a postsecondary institutionand/or
mentoring design studentsand emerging designers.
Documented success in Set and Costume Design (e.g. industryawards). Clear
understanding ofschemes of work and preparing classwork while adheringto
course and markingsystems.
Experience workingwithin a multinational multilingual educationalenvironment.
Ability to adapt toa wide range of age groups.
Experience writing and delivering courses for postgraduateeducation.
Experience witheducational software (e.g. MoodleBlackboard).
Experience withadditional performance design areas (i.e. LightingSound
Projection).
Ability to work with students from varying cultural backgrounds andabilities.
Energetic drivencreative and dependable.
Opennessto adapting and developing teaching and creativepractices.
Second or thirdlanguage.
CoreCompetencies
Deliverythrough:
Decisionmaking andsolving problems with the Programme LeaderPostgraduate
Studies
Building teams and communication withstudents
Facilitating change:curriculum development community culture of creativityand
innovation.
Research Scholarly and CreativeActivities.
Developmentthrough:
Resilience
Drivingresults

ProgrammeSupervisor Performance Design: Set and Costume Job Purpose TheProgramme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) position(equivalent to is a full-time role focused on teaching Set andCostume Design at the postgraduate level. The successful candidatewill be expected to supervise postgraduate students in the Masterof Fine Arts (MFA) programme (Theatre and Live PerformanceCreation: Set and Costume Design) and participate as a member ofthesis supervisory committees. The faculty member will mentorpostgraduate students as necessary and teach a mix of skills in thepostgraduate 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 PerformanceDesign (Set and Costume) has a key role in overseeing the dynamicand safe practice within the delivery of set and costumedesignrelated teaching. This lead role requires a skill set wherethe candidate has extensive practical experience in their field,and a successful record of accomplishment in course management,leading assessment/feedback, budgeting and effectively leading ateam. They will work collaboratively alongside the otherdepartments within the Acting, Musical an Assistant Professor) atthe company Set and Costume Design on company's productions (to beconfirmed) and supervise MFA student designers working duringcompany's productions. Theatre, Dance and Production Artsprogrammes and the wider faculty at the company. The ProgrammeSupervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) reports directly tothe Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies and may be responsiblefor providing Set and Costume Design to all programmes, incoordination with the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies.Research and Scholarly Activities policy and Faculty Policies.Maintaining professional engagement at the local, national, andinternational levels will be encouraged. Duties andResponsibilities Report directly to Programme Leader PostgraduateStudies, and ultimately the Executive Director, to ensure they arekept well-informed in their areas of responsibility. Implement thedevelopment and delivery of all Set and Costume Design courseswithin the postgraduate programme. Prioritising safe practice willbe fundamental alongside developing and inspiring innovativeteaching that connects with multidisciplinary training that remainsdynamic and relevant to the industry. Organise and facilitate thefaculty pertaining to all activities within the Set and CostumeDesign concentration classes. Collaborate with the postgraduatefaculty to administer course assessments to deliver structuredfeedback that supports and enhances learning and development forSet and Costume courses. Assist the Programme Leader PostgraduateStudies with timetabling and scheduling for Set and Costume Designcourses. Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in theinterview and selection process for hiring additional Designers forproductions (as required). Assist the Programme Leader PostgraduateStudies in outreach and student recruitment efforts to ensuresustained high levels of enrolment. The Programme SupervisorPerformance Design (Set and Costume) may take on additionalteaching responsibilities related to the postgraduate programme,including managing curriculum documentation, course files, andcourse administration to adhere to the institution's qualityassurance standards. The successful candidate will also demonstratethe potential to meet company's expectations for Research,Scholarship and Creative Activity, Teaching, and Service as definedin company s Knowledge and Experience Essential: Terminal Degree(MFA or PhD) or demonstrate and verify equivalent industry orprofessional experience, or additional qualifications inprofessional performing arts education. Significant professionaltheatre experience as a Set and Costume Designer (8 - 10 yearsminimum). Must be trained in specialist knowledge of Set andCostume Design, (including current design software suites).Previous experience with providing feedback. Knowledge and insightinto student performance evaluation. Experience with research andscholarly activity, including practice as research. Capable ofworking autonomously and as an integral part of a diverse,multinational team, while exhibiting the emotional intelligencenecessary for such environments. Ability to work on a flexibleschedule, which may include evening and weekend work. Excellentorganisational, verbal, and written communication skills. Abilityto work with Office365 Suite (especially Excel). Flexible approachto curriculum development and andragogy to suit the Academy sdynamic needs, and cultural considerations, and to enhancecollaborative education delivery. Must be willing to relocate tothe UAE. Desirable: Direct industry experience; connections withinthe theatre and live performance

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