Lecturer Enterprise and Entrepreneurialism for Illustration Practices

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College/Service
 
London College of Communication

Main location
 
LCC – Elephant and Castle, London UK

Job type
 
Part time

Unit
 
Design School

FTE
 
0.60

Job term
 
Permanent

DBS check required?
 
No

Closing date
 

24 February 2023 17:00

Scheduled interview date
 

Scheduled interview date – day

Scheduled interview date – month

Scheduled interview date – year
30 March 2023

Salary
 
£40,454 – £48,534 p.a. (pro rata £24,272 – £29,120)

The role
 

The BA Illustration & Visual Media, Design School (LCC) seeks a lecturer in Enterprise and Entrepreneurialism for Illustration Practices who will lead and support the development of curricula and teaching across the course that expands illustration and visual media in entrepreneurial and enterprise directions.

As a lecturer you are responsible for teaching, administration, assessment, curriculum development, and on-going scholarship within the discipline. You will work collaboratively within a course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions. You will make a significant contribution to the quality of learning and the support students receive in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully.

You will also work with the Course Leader, students and colleagues across the college in promoting and developing the subject through conferences, public exhibitions and other contributions to research and knowledge exchange. You will develop partnerships and collaborations with industry partners as well as bring your own practice to bear on the development of the subject and the course.

Further information should be viewed on the course pages before application.

https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/illustration/undergraduate/ba-hons-illustration-and-visual-media-lcc

Why choose us?
 

For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022.

Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

Your profile
 

You will have previous experience of teaching in Higher Education or comparable context, and in delivering a high-quality student experience, as well as some knowledge of curriculum development and assessment. You should be comfortable working with diverse cohorts of students and committed to a teaching approach that integrates theory and practice and will engage students through a combination of innovative pedagogy and knowledge exchange.

An MA or equivalent relevant industry experience in fields associated with Illustration and Visual Media or associated subjects is desirable. You will have a strong commitment to the advancement of your field and good knowledge of enterprise and entrepreneurial practices that are relevant to illustration and visual media practices. You will be proactive and actively contribute to the course and programme’s aims and vision.

You should be a specialist practitioner who is keen to use your industry-based experience to support the development of student work on the BA Illustration & Visual Media. You should have a strong understanding of the contemporary context of illustration and visual media practices in professional setting and be engaged in relevant networks and communities of practice within this and/or related fields.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Resourcing Adviser via email at [email protected] or telephone: 020 7514 7985.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.

Job description and person specification
 
Academic Role Grade 5 Job Description and Person Specification_BA IVM_Enterprise and Entrepreneurialism for illustration practices.docx – 57KB

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Additional Attachment
 
Generic Candidate Information Pack June 2022.pdf – 1282KB