Technical Demonstrator
Post Title: Technical Demonstrator - Publishing Academic Unit/Department: College of Liberal Arts
Location: Newton Park
Line Manager: Science and Publishing Laboratories Manager
Rate of Pay: £10,446 - £12,461 per annum, pro rata of £25,769-£30,738
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week
Ref: 09/16/2354
Closing Date: 12 midnight GMT, 16 October 2016
About us
At Bath Spa University we work with one clear vision: to be a leading university in creativity, culture and enterprise. And we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. With ever growing student numbers, we make sure our people are engaged and empowered by blending digital technologies, international perspectives, work-oriented connections and inspirational teaching. Together we're on a journey to transform our students' lives. And it starts with people like you.
About the role
The Publishing Department at Bath Spa University is a popular subject and has an excellent reputation in the creative industries for the quality of its graduates and relevance of its curriculum. Students enjoy an innovative and creative approach to learning where much of the work is collaborative, studio-based and hands-on. This is a highly practical approach, using live industry briefs and creative R&D throughout all three year groups, especially around the latest digital developments.
Our students get the opportunity to work with Bath Festivals, local museums, the National Trust, X Media Lab and many other national organisations. This ensures that graduates are work-ready and able to contribute to the creative and cultural industries in a meaningful way.
The main responsibilities of the role will be working with academic staff to deliver technical demonstrations based around the equipment and software key for the Publishing industry. You will be encouraged to design and deliver inspiring and educational demonstrations for a variety of learning styles and abilities. The combination of deep technical knowledge and innovation and inspiring demonstrations are at the very heart of this role.
About you
We're looking for applicants who are passionate about Publishing and have experience of Publishing within a commercial or educational setting. We would expect the applicant to have an active role in not only the planning and delivery of the courses but also be instrumental in decisions over software purchases. Being able to convert their knowledge into inspiring teaching sessions for a mixed ability of students will be a vital part of their role.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Swagata Ghosh, on 01225 875820 or s.ghosh2@bathspa.ac.uk
How to apply
For further information or to apply on-line please visit jobs.bathspa.ac.uk. Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.
We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff. These include a nursery, childcare vouchers, pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community