Senior Lecturer (Coordinator) – Diploma in Professional Studies

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The opportunity

As of 12/07/23, the closing date has been revised from 13/07/23 to 17/07/23.

As Senior Lecturer (Coordinator) Diploma in Professional Studies you will be responsible for coordinating DPS across the school of design at CCW within the subject areas of Textiles, Graphic Design, Illustration, Product & Furniture Design, Interior Design and Interior Spatial Design. You will work collaboratively with a variety of teams, liaising with other academics on the courses to ensure that students manage the transition between their BA studies and the year in Diploma successfully.

You will also work directly with the Interior Futures Programme team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and external industry links in innovative and critical directions across BA Interior Design and BA Interior and Spatial Design.  You will oversee and coordinate the introduction and preparation stage of the DPS for design students, introducing the DPS to students in the Autumn term, and delivering lectures, seminars and 1:1 tutorials in the Spring and Summer terms. You will be able to mentor and advise students on placement opportunities as well as sign off associated placement paperwork.

About you

To inspire and advise students, you must be an authority in your field, with experience and knowledge of industry-based learning, particularly in the field of design.  You will maintain strong links with art and design institutions and practitioners and be able to demonstrate experience of building collaborative links with institutions and employers. You will have a passion for, and experience of, developing innovative and inclusive pedagogy.

We are looking for a clear and concise communicator with the ability to adapt your communication style to suit different stakeholders associated with the role. Advanced IT skills are essential. You will be a keen problem solver able to analyse routine data and produce accurate reports where necessary.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Adrian Friend, Programme Director Interior Futures at adrian.friend@arts.ac.uk 

If you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Advisor at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk.

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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If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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