Senior Lecturer and Course Leader, MRes Creative Computing

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The opportunity

The UAL Creative Computing Institute seeks an experienced individual to lead the MRes in Creative Computing course, provide proactive academic teaching, curriculum development and scholarships within the UAL Creative Computing Institute. If you are an interdisciplinary academic, experienced in academic leadership and course management and with skills in the creative computing field, this role offers a fantastic platform to develop your career.

The post-holder will be expected to:

• Hold a PhD in a relevant Creative Computing field is essential. Have demonstrable experience in teaching and assessment in Higher Education and Have a relevant and interesting track record of professional and or academic practice across teaching and research in Creative Computing.
• Have experience of course or curriculum leadership and management in an area of practice or study related to creative computing at HE level.

About you

Requirements of the role (for a full list see job description and person specification) –

• PhD in Creative Computing or associated subject is essential
• Experience of course or curriculum leadership and management in an area of practice or study related to creative computing at HE level.
• Considers equality, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching and assessment and student experiences within a course.
• Motivates and leads a team effectively, setting clear objectives to manage performance.
• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/ or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of Creative Computing activity and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College and University.
• Significant knowledge of a specialism relevant to the mission of the Creative Computing Institute in Human Computer Interaction, Creative AI and Digital Platforms, including areas of creative coding, physical computing, computational technologies and platforms, and VR/XR and other related disciplines.
• Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve objectives.

Please note should a sufficient number of applications be received this vacancy may close early.

Should you have any queries, please contact the CCI Staffing Admin Team on cci.staffingadmin@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.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

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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