Lecturer in Editorial Design Practice

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The opportunity

The successful candidate will undertake studio practice teaching with a focus on Editorial Design and fronting typographic structure and experimental formats, within contemporary design practice. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent industry subject knowledge and be able to connect this with student experience. We are looking for individuals who have up-to-date knowledge of a range of editorial and publishing practice with particular requirement to support students with contemporary layout and print practice in a relevant and innovative manner.

BA GMD is a practice and research-based course and therefore we are interested in candidates who work through such concerns in a practical and research informed manner. The Lecturer will work collaboratively within course teams, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions.

Candidates should possess a portfolio record of either editorial practice, research or professional industry insight, with a proficiency in supporting student’s professional development linked to employment. Skills and transferable knowledge form print layout to online editorial layout is desired.

Collaborating with colleagues, you will develop exciting project briefs, workshops and technical sessions that will be embed into studio culture of BA GMD. A grounded knowledge of industry standard practice is essential, as well as a clear understanding of the tools and skills that fundamentally inform the core Graphic and Media design practice. The successful applicant must also be able to contribute to a collaborative and positive student experience across the community of the course.

About you

You should have previous experience of teaching in Higher Education or a comparable context, and in delivering a high-quality student experience, as well as some knowledge of curriculum development and assessment or eager to develop more in those areas. You should be comfortable working with a diverse cohort of students and be committed to a teaching approach that integrates theory and practice and will engage students through a combination of innovative pedagogy, knowledge exchange and/or research. You should have or should be willing to attain, with UAL’s support, a relevant teaching qualification or recognition.

An MA or equivalent relevant industry experience in fields associated with editorial design, publication design or graphic design is desired. You will have a strong commitment to the advancement of your subject and critical discourse in responsible design and associated fields and have the opportunity to grow your own research and practice through the role. You will be proactive and actively contribute to the course and programme’s aims and vision while offering critical insight into the development of course materials and curricula with a view to social and ecological responsibility.

As a Lecturer in Editorial Design, you will demonstrate ability to develop high-quality work within research and/or commercial setting. You will be open to developing your knowledge and practice in all areas of editorial, layout design, publishing for print and have knowledge of applying the skills in a digital format.

You should be a practitioner who is keen to use your academic and/or industry-based experience to support the development of student work. You should be engaged in relevant networks and communities of practice within this and/or related fields to Editorial design.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985

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.

Our culture

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 be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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