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 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

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