Hourly Paid Associate Lecturer – MA Narrative Environments

The opportunity

Every environment tells a story. MA Narrative Environments explores how narrative, space, technology and culture intersect to shape experiences, environments and society. 

We are seeking Associate Lecturers to join our pool of teaching staff and contribute to this interdisciplinary postgraduate course through workshops, seminars, tutorials, crits and practice-based teaching. 

We are particularly interested in practitioners and researchers working in areas such as: 

• Experience, Spatial and Exhibition Design 

• Spatial Computing and Mixed Reality 

• Creative Communications and Brand Strategy 

• AI, Generative Media and Worldbuilding 

• Immersive and Interactive Media 

• UX/UI and Accessibility Design 

• Futures and Speculative Design 

• Game Design 

• Stage, Performance, Fashion Show and Set Design 

• Theory and Philosophy 

We especially welcome applicants whose practice spans multiple disciplines. 

Your profile

You'll bring: 

• Professional practice and/or research expertise in a relevant field. 

• Experience teaching, mentoring or supporting learners. 

• An interest in interdisciplinary approaches to narrative, design, technology and culture. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

• A commitment to inclusive and engaging teaching. 

This recruitment will expand our Associate Lecturer pool. Successful applicants may be invited to deliver workshops, tutorials, specialist sessions or modules throughout the academic year, depending on course need. 

Join us in supporting the next generation of designers, researchers and creative practitioners.

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.

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 application portal. 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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