Associate Lecturer Graphic Design Communication
Vacancy ID 12359
College/Executive Group London College of Communication
Department/Team Design School
Location LCC - Elephant and Castle, London UK
Grade Hourly Paid Lecturer
£61.88 per hour of teaching and associated duties (enhanced)
We would like to appoint associate lecturers who possess expertise in the areas of Editorial Design, Interaction Design, Emerging Technologies, Coding, Physical Computing and Motion Graphics. These subjects play a key role in the programmes within the Design School and we are particularly excited to hear from practitioners or researchers working these fields.
As an associate lecturer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses across the Design School, through core teaching across units and/or one-off or shorter-term workshops. Our curriculum spans a wide range of disciplines; you will play a vital role in shaping the educational experience of our students in relation to contemporary design practice. Your expertise and passion for your subject area will help delivery exceptional learning journeys for our students.
Your main responsibility will be preparation, teaching, administration and assessment of a unit or part of a unit. In addition to teaching, you will be involved in administrative tasks related to the delivery within your specialism. Collaborating closely with other academic staff, including Programme Directors, Course Leaders and Year Coordinators will be an integral part of your role. In your work with the Design School you will provide high-quality learning experiences, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
About you
You should have experience in art and design education at university level, although this could be an entry-level position, so we are excited to meet people looking to start their career in higher education. You should be engaged with contemporary design and technology and have an active research or professionally-based practice that you can draw on in your teaching and learning role. An interest in the social role and impact of design as well as an industry network in your chosen specialism could be valuable additional attributes you bring to the post.
If you have any specific queries about this role please contact Henrietta Ross – h.ross@lcc.arts.ac.uk.
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We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early if we receive a high level of interest. We will aim to give at least 24 hours' notice of any changes to the closing date.
What we offer
To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:
* Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
* Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
* Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Sector‑leading Equal Parental Leave policy (conditions apply)
* Teachers Pension scheme
* Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and more
* In‑house training and development free places on creative courses
* Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions
* Volunteering leave: 2 days of paid leave to volunteer for a UK based charity
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre‑degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre‑Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That's why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.
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