Winchester School of Art is one of the UK's leading art schools and part of the University of Southampton, a research-intensive Russell Group university. The Department of Art and Media Technology is home to an internationally recognised community of artists, designers, creative technologists, researchers and educators working across art, media, technology, games and digital culture. We embrace interdisciplinary approaches and support students to develop practices that respond creatively and critically to contemporary technological and societal challenges.
This is a significant moment in the development of Creative Computing and Creative Technologies at Winchester School of Art. Alongside our move into the School's new CreaTech building at Capital House, we are investing in innovative approaches to creative technology education and expanding opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and international engagement.
We are seeking an experienced academic or practitioner with a substantial track record in creative technologies, media art, digital practice, interaction design, games or related fields. This role offers an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of Creative Computing and Creative Technologies education within a highly collaborative and creative environment.
You will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes while helping to drive curriculum innovation, educational enhancement and the continued development of our creative technology portfolio. Our approach combines technical capability with creative practice, critical thinking and experimentation, placing making at the heart of technological education.
You will demonstrate:
- Significant experience in higher education teaching or equivalent professional educational practice.
- A strong record of creative, technical or professional practice in creative technologies, digital arts, creative computing or a related field.
- Experience of curriculum development, module leadership, programme management, mentoring or educational leadership.
- The ability to integrate coding, computational approaches and emerging technologies into engaging student learning experiences.
- A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative pedagogic practice.
- Experience of contributing to research, knowledge exchange, enterprise activity or wider professional engagement.
Particular welcome will be given to candidates with expertise in areas such as creative coding, generative and AI-assisted practice, immersive technologies, physical computing, interaction design, games, digital cultures or emerging forms of creative technology.
As part of the selection process, candidates will deliver a short teaching demonstration introducing a coding, computational or creative technology concept to students. The session will be open to members of the Department and will allow candidates to demonstrate their teaching style, ability to engage diverse learners, and approach to practice-based creative technology education. We are interested in technical expertise and the ability to make complex ideas accessible, creative and inspiring.
The University of Southampton offers a supportive and ambitious environment in which to develop your teaching, leadership and professional practice. Alongside competitive benefits, pension provision and generous annual leave, you will have opportunities to contribute to research and enterprise activity within a world-leading university.
You will work alongside an internationally recognised team of academics and practitioners spanning games, creative technologies, digital culture, interaction design, contemporary art and media practice.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains talented staff from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Further information on staff benefits can be found at: Benefits Explained.
If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Dr Adam Procter adam.procter@soton.ac.uk
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
