Winchester School of Art is proud to be one of the UK’s leading Art Schools and part of the world-renowned University of Southampton, a founder member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Our research-intensive environment and international student body provide a rich ground for interdisciplinary thinking and making at the nexus of art, science, technology, and culture. 

This role involves working with students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, predominantly in textiles and fashion as well as the wider School. You will be a key part of our existing Technical Services team. You will deliver technical teaching and instruction in woven and constructed textiles skills and techniques and oversee the weaving looms, Felt Loom, equipment and facilities across the Textiles area. You will support and advise students and staff in their requests for purchases from the Yarn Store and equipment loans. In addition to that you will have a strong working knowledge of Point Carre and TC2 jacquard software. 

You should be an effective communicator, and innovative, with strong organisational and creative skills. Guiding students to reach their potential will be at the heart of what you do. We are looking for knowledge and experience of industry level equipment. Keeping up to date with technological advances in the area. An aptitude for problem solving and assisting students in realising their projects. To do so, you will be adept at communicating to a diverse range of individuals from varying backgrounds and have specialist knowledge and understanding of race, multiculturalism, and diversity.

About the University:

The University promotes a healthy work life balance with a generous holiday allowance, defined benefit pension, flexible working, generous parental leave, and childcare provision. For more information on our benefits, please visit our human resources pages.

Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. The Faculty of Arts & Humanities is proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual.

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Closing Date: 01 Dec 2026

Section: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £31,861 to £36,320 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term - 28 hours a week until 19/01/2029

This is a significant moment in the development of Creative Computing and Creative Technologies at Winchester School of Art. Alongside our move into the School's new CreaTech building at Capital House, we are investing in innovative approaches to creative technology education and expanding opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and international engagement.

We are seeking an experienced academic or practitioner with a substantial track record in creative technologies, media art, digital practice, interaction design, games or related fields. This role offers an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of Creative Computing and Creative Technologies education within a highly collaborative and creative environment. 

You will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes while helping to drive curriculum innovation, educational enhancement and the continued development of our creative technology portfolio. Our approach combines technical capability with creative practice, critical thinking and experimentation, placing making at the heart of technological education. 

You will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in higher education teaching or equivalent professional educational practice.
• A strong record of creative, technical or professional practice in creative technologies, digital arts, creative computing or a related field.
• Experience of curriculum development, module leadership, programme management, mentoring or educational leadership.
• The ability to integrate coding, computational approaches and emerging technologies into engaging student learning experiences.
• A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative pedagogic practice.
• Experience of contributing to research, knowledge exchange, enterprise activity or wider professional engagement.

Particular welcome will be given to candidates with expertise in areas such as creative coding, generative and AI-assisted practice, immersive technologies, physical computing, interaction design, games, digital cultures or emerging forms of creative technology.

As part of the selection process, candidates will deliver a short teaching demonstration introducing a coding, computational or creative technology concept to students. The session will be open to members of the Department and will allow candidates to demonstrate their teaching style, ability to engage diverse learners, and approach to practice-based creative technology education. We are interested in technical expertise and the ability to make complex ideas accessible, creative and inspiring.

The University of Southampton offers a supportive and ambitious environment in which to develop your teaching, leadership and professional practice. Alongside competitive benefits, pension provision and generous annual leave, you will have opportunities to contribute to research and enterprise activity within a world-leading university. 

You will work alongside an internationally recognised team of academics and practitioners spanning games, creative technologies, digital culture, interaction design, contemporary art and media practice. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains talented staff from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Further information on staff benefits can be found at: Benefits Explained.

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Dr Adam Procter adam.procter@soton.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 18 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £49,798 to £59,390 Per Annum
Full Time Permanent

This is a particularly exciting time to join us. In 2026, the School moved into its new CreaTech facilities at Capital House, providing dedicated creative technology studios, fabrication and prototyping facilities, immersive and XR technologies, specialist computing resources and collaborative making spaces for students and staff.

The Role and About You

We are seeking an early-career academic, creative technologist, digital artist or practitioner to help shape the next generation of artists and creative technologists. This role will contribute primarily to our growing BSc Creative Computing and MSc Creative Technologies programmes, with opportunities to collaborate across Games Design & Art, Fine Art and our wider interdisciplinary portfolio. 

We are particularly interested in people who see code not simply as a technical tool but as a creative medium for artistic expression, experimentation, play and critical making. Teaching may include areas such as creative coding, AI-assisted creative practice, physical computing, interaction design, web technologies, games, immersive media, data-driven art and emerging creative technologies. 

You will have:

• Experience of creative computing, creative technologies, digital art, design, games or a related field.
• Experience of using coding, computational methods or digital technologies within your professional or creative practice.
• The ability to support students in developing creative, technical and critical skills through practical, project-based learning.
• An enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration and experimentation.
• A commitment to inclusive, student-centred teaching and learning.
• An interest in research, enterprise, knowledge exchange or professional practice activities. 

Candidates with a practice-based doctorate, or an interest in developing one, are particularly welcome, although a PhD is not required. 

As part of the selection process, candidates will deliver a short teaching demonstration introducing a coding, computational or creative technology concept to students. The session will be open to members of the Department and will allow candidates to demonstrate their teaching style, ability to engage diverse learners, and approach to practice-based creative technology education. We are interested in technical expertise and the ability to make complex ideas accessible, creative and inspiring.

What We Can Offer You

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to competitive rates of pay, including generous annual leave, family leave policies, pension provision, staff development opportunities and access to health and wellbeing services.

As a research-intensive university, we support staff to develop their teaching, scholarship, practice-based research and professional activity. The role includes dedicated time to contribute to research and enterprise activities alongside teaching. 

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and welcome applications from candidates from groups currently underrepresented within higher education and the creative technology sector.

Further information on staff benefits can be found at: Benefits Explained.

Informal Enquiries 

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Dr Adam Procter (adam.procter@soton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 18 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £39,560 to £45,641 per annum
Full Time Permanent