Associate Lecturer – New Media Design

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The opportunity

The Design School at LCC is actively seeking associate lecturers who possess expertise in the areas of audio-visual technologies, sound design, interactive systems, computational approaches, programming, artificial intelligence and the field of projection mapping. These subjects play a critical role in the evolving landscape of the programmes within the Design School.

As an associate lecturer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses across the Design School. Our curriculum spans a wide range of disciplines, and you will play a vital role in shaping the educational experience of our students in relation to contemporary technologies and new media design practice. Your expertise and passion for your subject areas will be instrumental in ensuring that our students receive a high-quality education.

Your main responsibility will be preparation, teaching, administration and assessment of a unit or part of a unit. In addition to teaching, you will be actively involved in various administrative tasks related to the delivery within your specialisation. Collaborating closely with other academic staff, including Programme Directors, Course Leaders and Year Coordinators will be an integral part of your role. In the Design School will work towards providing an exceptional learning experience, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration where 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.

Further information should be viewed on the course pages (under the Graphic Design Communication programme) here: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-communication/about-lcc/design-school

The job description is available to download below – there is no person spec with AL posts. The specific requirements are contained within this advert.

About you

We are looking for dynamic and ambitious practitioners to join the Design School to deliver areas of expertise in audio-visual technologies, sound design, interactive systems, computational approaches, programming, artificial intelligence and the field of projection mapping. In the global context of massive social and ecological change we are looking for engaged designers or creatives who are interested in working within the university to challenge, provoke, question as well as support and educate.

You should have some experience in design education, though as an entry-position we are excited to meet people looking to start their career in education. You will be aware of contemporary and near-future issues, technologies and opportunities in the design world and maintain an active practice or research profile. The university is actively engaged in industry-facing as well as social projects so you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to broadening the experience of students.

If you have any specific queries about this role, please contact the BA GMD Course Leader – Ian Carr i.carr@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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