Fine ArtWhat type of job are you looking for? Fine Art lecturer position at BA and/or MFA level in drawing and painting What nationality are you? British What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English First Language What country or area are you looking to work in and why? North America Experience American culture and approaches to Fine Art pedagogy What countries have you worked in? England What field do you currently work in? Associate lecturer in Fine Art What fields have you worked in before? Undergraduate teaching in UK universities in Fine Art What qualifications do you hold? BA First Class, MFA Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? A combination of both. Formal education can prepare you for a career in teaching whereas natural skill and passion for the subject contribute to teaching excellence Describe the benefits of working with others The ability to exchange approaches to teaching, ideas surrounding contemporary art and to mutually improve student experience Describe the benefits of working alone The ability to fall back on ones own resources and the opprtunity to develop ones own thinking without referring to second hand imput What was your worst working experience? Teaching in a prison What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Passion for the subject being taught is infectious What unique skills do you have? Excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of contemporary Fine Art practice combined with a high degree of competency in painting and drawing What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Head of Fine Art painting at degree level What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Lively debate and interraction with students What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Uneccessary paperwork What is your professional track record I have exhibited painting and drawing nationally and internationally since completing an MFA at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1997 How can potential employers contact you? qjames@tiscali.co.uk | 
