Lecturer in Theatre and Performance Design

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Overview

Overview

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is recognised as a leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative industries. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our exceptional facilities, and our enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.

You will teach Design and Making skills on modules across both our Theatre and Performance Design course and our Theatre and Production Technology course at all levels (4 – 6). You will be passionate about teaching the theory and practice of Set Design in a theatre and performance context. Responsibilities also include project and production supervision, module leadership, assessment, and feedback.

Collaborating with the Programme Leader and Head of Department, you will be expected to contribute to the development of course content, support students academically and pastorally at all levels, and carry out administrative duties appropriate to the role.

You must have experience as a Set Designer, demonstrated through professional practice, and be educated to at least degree level or have undergone comparable professional training at a recognised centre of excellence. Some previous teaching experience in higher education or similar training provision is essential.

You will have an excellent working knowledge of current health and safety practices, industry trends, and use of CAD software. You will demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and written skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Your student-focussed, inclusive teaching approach, guidance, and feedback will provide a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their practical skills. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to preparing students for sustained employment as designers and makers.

This permanent post will commence from September 2026 or thereabouts.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 4pm

Interview date: Monday 29th June 2026

Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk 
CVs will not be accepted as we are a Higher Education Institute.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.

Appointments will always be made on merit.

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