Job Description

Salary

17,392.80 (0.4FTE)

Contractual hours

14.4

Basis

Part time

Package

35 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and University closure days, pro-rata

Job category/type

Academic

Date posted

11/12/2025

Job reference

SMU12393



We are seeking an experienced academic to join the Creative Arts team as the Course Lead for our BA Creative Production programme. The successful candidate will lead recruitment activities, teach modules across the Creative Arts and work with our Associate Head of Partnerships in developing collaborations with local FE colleges. A good understanding of Higher Education processes, demonstrable ability to ensure the student experience and a willingness to support the overall cultural engagement activities of the School including the annual Festival of Creativity.

The successful candidate will bring expert knowledge and experience in contemporary theatre and performance design practices. Specific competencies in digital drafting and associated software platforms are required. Experience of lighting and/or sound, and a strong understanding of audio-visual (AV) technology would be beneficial.

Closing Date: 5 January

Interviews are likely to be held on 20 January

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary's University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary's University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK