Senior Lecturer in Moving Image

The organization

The Gerrit Rietveld Academy (GRA) is a small, independent, internationally oriented college of fine arts and design. The GRA consists of the Rietveld Academy (bachelor’s programs, divided into 14 departments), the Sandberg Institute (master’s programs, divided into 7 departments), the Art & Spatial Praxis Research Group (LASP), and 23 studios. The academy has approximately 850 students and 130 course participants. The students come from 55 different countries, making the academy a diverse community.

The academy is characterized by an inquiry-based and experimental approach to art education, in which professors, lecturers, workshop staff, students, and administrative staff work together to shape the content and structure of the academy’s educational and research programs. Diversity and inclusion, ecology, and sustainability are key priorities for the GRA and thus serve as guiding principles for the actions of the members of the academy community.

Day-to-day management is the responsibility of the Executive Board (CvB), which reports to the Supervisory Board (RvT). The academic programs are supported by a large number of departments and administrative units, such as Financial Administration, Student Affairs, IT, Facilities Management, Public Rietveld, and the Human Resources department. The academy has approximately 280 employees.

The VAV Moving Image Department

The VAV-Moving Image program at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy offers the first three years of a four-year bachelor’s program focused on professional development within the field of moving image. “Moving Image” has become a key concept in contemporary visual art and plays a role in many aspects of contemporary art practice. The department consciously positions itself in the ambiguous space between the gallery’s “white cube” and the cinema’s “black box,” attracting independent-minded students. The department is constantly evolving and responds to what is happening within the student body and the “world at large.”

The department focuses on the courage to create. Students explore various disciplines such as film, video, sound, animation, performance, and installations. It is precisely at the intersection of image and sound, the analog and the digital, the factual and the fantastical, that unique works of art emerge.

The department also organizes various projects and film workshops and provides instruction in software programs relevant to the various disciplines.

The supporting theoretical research is conducted from a critical and inclusive perspective. This makes it possible to delve ever deeper into the self-selected thematic areas and arrive at a clear articulation of the artist’s position within the cultural field and the world in which we live.

What will you be doing?

You combine your own perspective on the ever-changing developments in the arts and art education with the associated discourse. You are able to clearly communicate the department’s core values both within the department, at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, and beyond. You are personally familiar with the process of “making” or have firsthand knowledge of how these processes work. You possess organizational insight, a broad perspective, and skill, and are not afraid to experiment, both pedagogically and in project-based contexts. You are able to conduct classes, meetings, and lectures in fluent English.

The department strongly encourages the head instructor (a 0.4 FTE position) to also teach courses or carry out other educational activities as part of their appointment. We view this as an essential part of this central role, as it allows the head instructor to stay connected with the entire student body. Organizing field trips and art events is part of this.

The nature of our program requires a willingness to spend a significant amount of time on campus and to work flexible hours (attending open houses, exams, evaluations, etc.). You will serve as the visible hub of the department and will be able to adapt on the fly to whatever comes up on a daily or weekly basis. VAV is a horizontally managed department, not top-down.

In consultation with the administration, faculty, and students, you, as the head of the department and with the support of a department assistant, will lead the department’s educational development process in a way that aligns with the professional field and fits within the academy’s long-term vision.

Together with the administration, you will be responsible for further developing and promoting the academy’s identity. You will also work with fellow department heads to ensure consistency across the GRA’s academic programs.

In addition, a department head at the GRA is also a manager—someone who takes responsibility for and contributes to the development of a team of instructors. Interpersonal skills are therefore essential. As a department head, you are also responsible for monitoring your budget and ensuring that all work and decisions align with the established financial guidelines. You ensure that both staff burnout and budget overruns are prevented.

You possess the skills required for this position, such as: analytical thinking, the ability to handle stress, the ability to keep things in perspective, decisiveness, and a zest for life. You have demonstrated the ability to handle conflicting interests and have experience leading professionals and managing budgets. You are responsible for the quality of the program, student support, staffing/departmental organization, and managing the department’s budget.

What kind of profile do you have?

• management skills; financial and staffing management, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and situational leadership.
  
• leading a team of enthusiastic professionals and working collaboratively;
  
• specialized knowledge of and insight into developments in the fields of visual arts and design, based on personal experience gained through one’s own professional practice;
  
• sociable, a team player, and a good communicator;
  
• You can effortlessly connect "making" and "thinking";
  
• brings their own network to the table and knows how to leverage it effectively in the field of education;
  
• knowledge of and insight into developments in higher education;
  
• skills in developing, promoting, and advocating for educational policies, positions, new ideas, and educational programs;
  
• skills in structuring and organizing educational activities in accordance with policy, the academic year schedule, and the curriculum;
  
• experience with and knowledge of diversity and inclusion as they relate to the target audience;
  
• teaching skills, so you can inspire, challenge, surprise, build confidence in, and engage your students;
  
• proficiency in Dutch (reading and comprehension) and English (spoken and written);
  
• preferably a relevant academic degree;
  
• represents the department in the media or at external locations.
  

Terms of Employment

• Under the Higher Vocational Education Collective Bargaining Agreement, the position is classified in pay grade 13, which has a maximum gross monthly salary of €6,579.22 based on a full-time appointment (40 hours per week). The starting salary offered is determined based on knowledge and experience;
  
• Attractive benefits package, including vacation pay (8%), an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, a generous number of vacation days, a pension plan (the employer pays 70% of the premium), and professional development opportunities such as pursuing a master’s or teaching degree;
  
• A one-year contract for 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE). This position has a maximum temporary duration of four years, with the prospect of a permanent contract if the candidate proves suitable and the board structure remains favorable.
  

Comment

This job opening is for a salaried position. If you are a non-EU national, it is important that you hold a valid residence permit.

This job opening has been posted internally and externally at the same time. If candidates are equally qualified, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates.

For more information, please contact Marjan Meijlink, Interim HR Advisor, at marjan.meijlink@rietveldacademie.nl.

Please send your application, including a cover letter of no more than two pages and a resume, to Ben Zegers, Director of Bachelor’s Programs, at personeelszaken@rietveldacademie.nl.

The deadline for responses is Sunday, March 12.

The first round of interviews and the second round of interviews will take place on Wednesday, March 29, and Wednesday, April 12.

Diversity

The Gerrit Rietveld Academy strives for broader representation among its staff, students, partners, and programs that reflects the diversity of the city and the professional field. Anyone who wishes to contribute to this effort is strongly encouraged to respond.

We do not welcome unsolicited sales calls regarding this advertisement.

The Gerrit Rietveld Academy is looking for a:

Head Teacher, VAV Moving Image, 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE)

The organization

The Gerrit Rietveld Academie (GRA) is a small, independent, internationally oriented university of applied sciences for visual arts and design. The GRA consists of the Rietveld Academy (bachelor’s programs, divided into 14 departments), the Sandberg Institute (master’s programs, divided into 7 departments), the Lectorate Art & Spatial Praxis (LASP), and 23 workshops. The academy has approximately 850 students and 130 course participants. The students come from 55 different countries, making the academy a diverse community.

The academy is characterized by research-based and experimental art education, where (head) teachers, workshop staff, students, and staff work together to shape and advance teaching and research. Diversity and inclusion, ecology, and sustainability are key priorities for the GRA and thus guide the actions of the members of the academy community.

Day-to-day management is the responsibility of the Executive Board (BoG), which reports to the Supervisory Board (BoS). The academy is supported by a large number of departments and staff units, such as Financial Administration, Student Affairs, IT, Facilities, Public Rietveld, and the Human Resources department. The academy has approximately 280 employees.

VAV Moving Image Department

The VAV Moving Image department at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie offers a three-year track within a four-year bachelor’s program that focuses on development in the field of moving image. “Moving Image” has become a key concept in contemporary visual art and plays a role in many aspects of contemporary art practice. The department deliberately positions itself in the ambiguous space between the “white cube” of the gallery and the “black box” of the cinema, attracting students with unique perspectives. The department is always evolving, responding to developments within the student body and the wider world.

The courage to create is central to the department. Students explore various disciplines, including film, video, sound, animation, performance, and installations. It is precisely at the intersection of image and sound, the analog and the digital, the factual and the fantastical, that unique works emerge.

The department also runs various projects and film workshops and offers training in software programs relevant to the various disciplines.

Theoretical research is supported from a critical and inclusive perspective. This makes it possible to delve ever deeper into the self-selected themes of content and arrive at a clear articulation of one’s position as an artist within the cultural field and the world we live in.

What will you do?

You bring together your own perspective on the ever-changing developments in art and art education, as well as the related discourse. You are able to clearly communicate the department’s core values both within the department, at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie, and beyond. You are familiar with the creative process or have a deep understanding of how these processes work. You possess organizational insight, a broad perspective, and practical skills, and you are willing to experiment, both pedagogically and in project-based contexts. You are able to conduct classes, meetings, and lectures in fluent English.

There is a strong desire within the department to also teach or engage in other teaching activities as part of the principal’s position (which is 0.4 FTE). We view this as an essential part of this key role—to stay connected with the entire student body. Organizing field trips and “art events” is part of this.

The nature of our program requires a willingness to spend a significant amount of time at the academy and to work flexible hours (attending open houses, exams, assessments, etc.). You are the visible hub of the department and know how to handle whatever comes up on a daily or weekly basis while adapting on the fly. VAV is a horizontally managed department, not a top-down one.

In consultation with the administration, principals, and students, as department head—supported by a departmental assistant—you will lead the department’s educational development process in a way that aligns with the professional field and fits within the academy’s long-term vision.

Together with the administration, you are responsible for further developing and promoting the academy’s identity. You also collaborate with fellow principals to ensure consistency across the GRA’s academic programs.

The principal at the GRA is also a manager, someone who oversees and contributes to the development of a team of teachers. So people skills are important. As a principal, you are also responsible for monitoring your budget and operating within the established financial guidelines. You work to prevent both burnout among staff and budget overruns.

You possess the skills required for this position, such as: analytical thinking, resilience, the ability to keep things in perspective, decisiveness, and a positive attitude. You have demonstrated your ability to handle conflicting interests and have experience leading professionals and managing budgets. You will be responsible for the quality of training, student support, staff and departmental development, and management of the departmental budget.

What is your profile?

• management skills; financial management, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and situational leadership.
  
• leadership from enthusiastic professionals and working as part of a team;
  
• specialized knowledge and understanding of developments in the field of visual art and design, based on personal experience in your own professional practice;
  
• social, outgoing, and communicative;
  
• you can easily combine "making and thinking";
  
• brings your own network to the table and knows how to effectively implement it in the field of education;
  
• knowledge of and insight into developments in higher education;
  
• skills in developing, promoting, and advocating for educational policy, viewpoints, new ideas, and educational programs;
  
• skills in designing and organizing educational programs in accordance with policy, the academic calendar, and the curriculum;
  
• experience with and knowledge of diversity and inclusivity as they relate to the target group;
  
• teaching skills, so that you can inspire, challenge, surprise, build confidence, and engage students;
  
• proficiency in Dutch (reading and comprehension) and English (vocabulary and writing);
  
• preferably a relevant academic background;
  
• represents the department in the media or at external locations.
  

Employment conditions

• According to the collective bargaining agreement for higher professional education, the position is classified in pay scale 13, which has a maximum gross monthly salary of €6,579.22 based on a full-time appointment (40 hours per week). The salary offered is determined based on knowledge and experience;
  
• good benefits, including a vacation allowance (8%), a year-end bonus of 8.3%, a generous number of vacation days, a pension plan (the employer pays 70% of the premium), and professional development opportunities such as pursuing a master’s or teaching degree;
  
• a one-year contract for 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE). This position has a maximum temporary duration of 4 years, with the possibility of a permanent contract if the candidate proves to be a good fit and if the board is formed successfully.
  

Apply

This is a salaried position. If you are a non-EU national, you must have a valid residence permit.This job opening has been posted simultaneously internally and externally. In the event of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates.

For more information, please contact Marjan Meijlink, Interim HR Advisor, at marjan.meijlink@rietveldacademie.nl.

Applications, accompanied by a cover letter of no more than two pages and a resume, should be sent to Ben Zegers, Director of the Bachelor of Education program, at personeelszaken@rietveldacademie.nl.

The deadline for responses is Sunday, March 12.

The first round of interviews and the second round of interviews will take place on Wednesday, March 29, and Wednesday, April 12.

Diversity

The Gerrit Rietveld Academy is committed to ensuring a more diverse representation of staff, students, partners, and programs that reflects the diversity of the city and the field. Anyone wishing to contribute to this effort is expressly invited to apply.

We do not welcome unsolicited inquiries in response to this advertisement.