Please note this is a part time (0.7 FTE), fixed term contract role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new fixed-term lecturer (maternity cover) to join our vibrant dance teaching team. Dance at Bath Spa is renowned for its creative approach to training and you will be joining a thriving area that offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that are physically and intellectually stimulating. Our dance graduates emerge as confident and versatile dance artists who are ready to use their skills in a diverse range of scenarios; this role is central in helping to achieve this.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching in dance technique, choreography and performance practices, using a student-centred approach that support an inclusive learning environment. You will deliver both practical teaching and lectures that develop students’ critical understanding of the discipline and strengthens their practical, creative and analytical skills. You will draw on a strong professional and/or research profile to ensure teaching is current, relevant and informed by industry practice.
The role involves contributing to a vibrant programme of performances, showcases and events, supporting students in the creation and delivery of live work, and maintaining strong industry links to enhance opportunities such as collaborations, visiting practitioners and progression pathways. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the department and wider institution will be essential to support curriculum development and delivery.
Essential criteria
- Relevant practical skills in codified and non-codified contemporary dance practices
- HE teaching experience
- A degree in a relevant subject area
- Professional network/strong industry contacts
- Inclusive, student-centred approach to learning
Desirable criteria
- A higher degree
- Practical skills in commercial, ballet, contact improvisation, hip hop
- Excellent ICT skills
- Teaching qualification or membership of the Higher Education Academy
For more information about the requirements for the role, please see the attached job description.
Salary Grade - Ac3s - pro rated salary of £31,322 (FTE £47,389)
Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.
Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.
An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
- Respect
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.
