Course tutor Master of Education in Arts, Piet Zwart Institute

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The Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (WdKA/RUAS), offers a variety of bachelor and master programs in the field of visual culture, art, design, education in arts, and leisure management. The curriculum of the Willem de Kooning Academy is founded in an interdisciplinary ethos in which research through making, theoretical reflection and participatory practices form the three pillars of the Institute. The Piet Zwart Institute, is part of the WdKA, hosting four full time and two part-time international masters in art, design and art education. The programs work experimentally across different media and contexts, offering a rich combination of in-depth specialization and interdisciplinary exchange. We educate professionals who have a critically reflective, questioning and imaginative approach to their work.

Master of Education in Arts

The Master of Education in Arts is two-year part-time research master. The relation between practice and theory is central to the program: students design, experiment and research pedagogical models and tactics. Focusing on the intersection of research, pedagogical experimentation, art and design education (from an interdisciplinary perspective) and social practices. The course welcomes practitioners in the fields of secondary and higher art/design education, museum education, as well as artists and designers challenging the boundaries between socially engaged practices and experimental pedagogy. For us collaborations and interdisciplinary exchanges are essential to the future of education.

What are you going to do?

Tasks include:

– Co-tutor of the Practice and Research Seminar and graduation supervisor

– Presenting, discussing and experimenting with exemplary pedagogical practices, connected to the students’ working practice.

– Supervising graduation research on a master level in the field of art and design education and adjacent experimental fields.

– Teaching a practice-based research methodology: familiarizing students with the movement between test-casing and observing pedagogical/educational practice and critical reflection/theorizing.

– Showing ways of structuring and gathering documentation material of practice-based research, creating meaningful connections and building a coherent narrative.

Who are we looking for?

To complement the current team of the Master of Education in Arts, we seek a tutor with:

1. Practical experience (a practitioner) in the field of social, community-based, participatory educational practices and museum education.
2. An experimental attitude. Someone who designs engaging learning environments for groups of students with diverse backgrounds, previous academic experiences and professional contexts.
3. In-depth knowledge of current developments in art and design education, pedagogical theory and practice based, educational research. The role requires working closely with students and supporting their research interests. In this position, it is essential to connect theory and practice in stimulating, critical and engaging ways.
4. The ability to converse between different levels of education, ranging from secondary education, higher art and design education and museum education to participatory & collective practices.

Qualification requirements:

– Prior experience in teaching within the field of art and design education with an engaging and student-centered approach, additional knowledge of secondary education is an asset.

– A curious, engaged, critical and research-oriented attitude.

– Ability to work independently, while carefully coordinating tasks in alignment with the staff and management of the course.

– Experience with working in larger educational/cultural institutions.

– A master's degree, favorably in art, design or relevant program.

– A good command of verbal and written English.

– EU/ECC work authorisation.

What do we offer you?

The Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Rotterdam) offers a temporary contract for 1 year (D4 contract CAO HBO) of FTE 0.15. Depending on experience, the salary amounts to a minimum of € 3.896,33 and a maximum of € 5.936,77 gross per month (scale 11 cao hbo) for full-time employment, excluding vacation allowance and year-end bonus. Our fringe benefits include an attractive pension scheme.

The Piet Zwart Institute offers a notable professional, progressive and international educational environment. The post holder reports directly to the Course Director, and works collaboratively with other core tutors within MEiA’s integrated curriculum structure, as well as with colleagues within the WdKA at large.

Do you wish to apply?

Application should include the following:

–Curriculum Vitae including a link to a portfolio of professional practices

–A letter of motivation: teaching methods and pedagogical position

We warmly welcome applicants from underrepresented, minority, or non-conforming communities in the Willem de Kooning Academy/Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Our staff is diverse in terms of professional profiles and in terms of culture, gender, age and ethnicity.

Enquiries about the position and the selection procedure can be directed to Ingrid Commandeur, Course Director Master of Education in Arts, i.m.a.commandeur@hr.nl

All staff members of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences must be able to submit a Certificate of Conduct Good Behavior (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag, VOG) issued by the Dutch Minister of Justice and Security.

Application procedure

The selection procedure will take place in two phases. A short list of applicants will be drawn based on CV, letter of motivation and portfolio, followed by interviews.

Closing date: Friday June 28

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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