Associate Lecturer – BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (Community Building)

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The opportunity

We are seeking a theory-informed photojournalist or documentary photographer to join the BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography course as an Associate Lecturer. The role includes actively supporting students across the Photography programme, with a particular focus on international community building at undergraduate level. As part of the Photography programme, you will be responsible for delivering practical and theoretical sessions in photojournalism and documentary photography and undertaking assessment. Experience in the following areas is required:

• Teaching in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography or associated subjects in a higher education environment at undergraduate or postgraduate levels (essential).
• Innovative and reflexive approach to teaching and community building, considering equality, diversity, and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching and assessment (essential).
• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/ or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of Photojournalism and Documentary Photography and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College, and University (essential).
• Mandarin speaker (desirable).
• Proficient Capture One user (desirable).

About you

Your main responsibility will be preparation, teaching, administration and assessment of a unit or part of a unit. You will make a significant contribution to the quality of learning and support our students receive in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully.

You will work closely with other academic staff on the course, including the Course Leader. 

Further information should be viewed on the course pages before application https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/photography/undergraduate/ba-hons-photojournalism-and-documentary-photography-lcc 

If you have any specific queries about this role, please contact the course leader – Vicki Thornton – v.thornton@lcc.arts.ac.uk

 

For general queries, contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser – lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk

You must be resident in the UK to be considered for Associate Lecturer vacancies.

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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