Position for a Technical Officer in Jewellery Design and Manufacture

Technical Officer in Jewellery Design and Manufacture (Ref. LSW18/086/0214)

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Duties:
Teaching of all goldsmithing and jewellery manufacturing processes on first and second year levels;
Presentation of workshops to first year and senior students and provision of support in various techniques and processes;
Management of all studios in the Jewellery Design division;
Performance of all relevant administrative and organizational tasks within course and studio contexts;
Supervision and management of the maintenance of all equipment and machinery in the Jewellery Design Division;
Management of supply demands and purchases;
Participation in departmental initiatives;
Delivering of creative outputs.

Requirements:
Preferably an appropriate degree in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing or an equivalent qualification;
Active involvement in the domain of contemporary jewellery design;
Experience in teaching Jewellery Design and Manufacturing in the Higher Education sector;
Good administrative skills;
Technical knowledge and experience of the appropriate machinery and equipment;
Proven experience of teaching goldsmithing;
Proven experience of the management and supervision of studios;
Proven experience of providing technical assistance to students.

Recommendation:
Administrating and organizing courses in goldsmithing and jewellery manufacturing.

Commencement of duties: 1 April or as soon as possible afterwards