3D Metal Workshop Instructor

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 170 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff. 

We are looking for someone who will work as part of a wider 3DWorkshop team which provides induction and support in specialist 3D creative processes and techniques. You will apply your knowledge and skills to plan and deliver student inductions about relevant processes and prepare learning materials to aid staff and students. You will work flexibly, providing assistance & supervision to support learning, teaching, assessment and research activities whilst observing and following Health and Safety practices, processes and guidelines as defined by the University and legislation at all times.

Applicants should be aware that this role involves some flexibility in working hours and could include evening sessions and occasional Saturdays when required.

The successful applicant should hold a degree in the arts that incorporates significant 3D making techniques and be able to demonstrable the ability to instruct and support a range of technical processes to a professional standard including:

• Welding processes (MIG, TIG, MMA and Oxy-Acy)

• Metal casting (Bronze and Aluminium)

• Plasma cutting (manual and/or CNC)

• General Fabrication and hand working skills

• Working with various metals: Copper, Brass, Steel, Aluminium

Previous experience in assisting or instructing others is essential to this role as well as being able to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.

The full list of the essential criteria that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate can be found in the job description.

Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 21 May 2024.

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.

We are committed to offering a flexible approach to staff with regards to their work, for which we operate home working principles to facilitate a hybrid mode of site/remote working. The primary location for work is the University campus in Leeds, West Yorkshire.