Camberwell Chelsea Wimbledon | Als Tomlison / Anna Blumekon / Levitt Bernstein
The opportunity
We are seeking an Associate Lecturer to support the planning and delivery of MA Research Methods.
The lecture series is for MA Design at Camberwell and Chelsea, which consists of a range of courses: MA Graphic Design Communication, MA Designer Maker, MA Textile Design, MA Global Collaborative Design Practice, and MA Interior and Spatial Design.
The series runs at Camberwell College of Arts on Fridays from 10am-11:30am during the Autumn term only. The successful candidate will need to be available during those times (separate set of hours).
MA Research Methods features a mix of lectures from visiting academics/practitioners across UAL and delivery by the team. It introduces students to a range of areas including constructing a research question, writing a literature review, critical visualisation, data analysis, storytelling, cultural probes and more. It has been running since September 2020.
Your main responsibility will be preparation, teaching, and administration of the MA Research Methods series, which is a non-assessed lecture series.
We are looking for someone who is familiar with research in a design context, is comfortable working with the course lead on further developing the series, and developing and delivering lectures.
Candidates currently undertaking a PhD are encouraged to apply.
Your profile
The Successful Candidate Will Possess The Following
Interest in and familiarity with research methods (particularly within art and design, practice-based context)
Knowledge of design theory and practice
Knowledge Design research methods
Designing and delivering engaging research methods curricula
Strong organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Experience teaching at a UG or PG level
Experience of (or willingness to develop) teaching methods.
Please consider the above criteria when writing your supporting statement. For any queries not covered within the information provided, please email Adele -
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