The Role
Job Purpose Alongside the Programme Leader \xe2\x80\x93 Production Arts and other colleagues, develop and deliver undergraduate training and assessment in Video Design and Schematics to a world leading industry standard. Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Programme Leader \xe2\x80\x93 Production Arts at the Academy, the Video Tutor shall execute the following tasks and responsibilities: \xe2\x80\xa2 Leadership and training of students on the production arts courses in professional theatre and event video and relevant technologies. \xe2\x80\xa2 Contributing to the Academy\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to the continuous raising of standards in the training of students for careers in the arts and entertainment industry, and development of new technologies. \xe2\x80\xa2 Maintaining the professional currency of the training in theatre and event video and new technologies through contact with the industry, for both staff development and to maintain a professional currency of the curriculum. Training and Tuition: \xe2\x80\xa2 Developing and teaching a video syllabus for the 1st year, 2nd and 3rd year Bachelor of Arts Production Arts Programme. \xe2\x80\xa2 Supervision and guidance of students fulfilling a video role on Academy productions and projects, working with external creatives and the Academy Production Manager and Video Technician. \xe2\x80\xa2 Assessment of students fulfilling a video role on Academy productions and projects. Productions: \xe2\x80\xa2 Close liaison with other departments, particularly those relating to production. \xe2\x80\xa2 Maintaining and communicating to other departments a schedule of the Production Department\xe2\x80\x99s activities. \xe2\x80\xa2 Other related technical duties that may arise as a member of the Production Arts Programme Team. Finance: \xe2\x80\xa2 To manage spending and reconciliation of any budget designated. \xe2\x80\xa2 To research and propose any capital expenditure to keep in line with current industry developments. Health and Safety: \xe2\x80\xa2 To engage with relevant Health and Safety training regarding the teaching and delivery of video and its technology. \xe2\x80\xa2 To be familiar with and comply with current Health and Safety regulations relevant to the industry. \xe2\x80\xa2 To ensure that personnel and students adhere to safe working practices.

Requirements
Key Interactions The Video Tutor is part of the teaching Faculty, directly responsible to the Programme Leader \xe2\x80\x93 Production Arts. Knowledge and Experience Essential: \xe2\x80\xa2 Relevant undergraduate qualification. \xe2\x80\xa2 A strong background of working in professional theatre and event video in a producing environment. \xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge of LED screen, projectors and media servers \xe2\x80\xa2 Conversant with current and developing theatre video technologies. \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent IT skills including Qlab, Adobe (After Effects, Premier Pro, Photoshop) and Resolume. \xe2\x80\xa2 Flexible approach to working and developing the post. \xe2\x80\xa2 A determined and efficient individual. Desirable: \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience of teaching and working at HE level. \xe2\x80\xa2 Relevant postgraduate qualification. \xe2\x80\xa2 Budget Management. \xe2\x80\xa2 Basic understanding of Vector works. Core Competencies Delivery through: \xe2\x80\xa2 Decision-making and solving problems. \xe2\x80\xa2 Building teams and communication. \xe2\x80\xa2 Facilitating change. Development through: \xe2\x80\xa2 Resilience. \xe2\x80\xa2 Driving results. \xe2\x80\xa2 Managing Stakeholders.

About the company
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is dedicated to world-leading education and training in the performing arts. SPAA will see performers and technicians hone their craft while receiving global qualifications, paving the way for a successful future on and off the world stage. SPAA is a centre of excellence the only dedicated performing arts academy of its kind in the Middle East where everyone is welcome, from all backgrounds, to realise their potential as the new creative citizens of the world.