Lecturer in Contextual and Theoretical Studies – UAL Careers

Lecturer in Contextual and Theoretical Studies

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Vacancy Id: 10096

College / Service: London College of Communication

Location: LCC - Elephant and Castle, London UK

Salary: £42, 447 to £50,961 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Part time – 22.2 hours per week

Apply by: 15 August 2023 at 23:55

 

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The opportunity

Critical and Theoretical Studies (CTS) occupy a central position across the Design School and underpin all UG courses with a framework of critical, contextual and theoretical thinking which supports an international and diverse body of students in becoming confident in the research, analysis, critique and presentation of complex theoretical ideas and contexts linked to their emerging design interests.

Delivered across all undergraduate courses in the Design School, the CTS curriculum includes three stand-alone units (one in each year), as well as a collaboratively delivered Introduction to… unit in year one. The content and modes of delivery of each unit seek to respond to the variety of interests and design specialisms within the school, allowing students to develop a critical language around design cultures.

 

Working as part of a dynamic and research-focused team, you will undertake teaching, curriculum development, administration and assessment of units, as well as on-going scholarship within a programme. Reporting to the CTS Coordinator, the post-holder will work collaboratively within the CTS team and liaise with UG course leaders, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions.

 

The role offers an exciting opportunity to take an active role in the development of the CTS curriculum as the Design School works on interconnecting theory and practice across different design disciplines.

The curriculum seeks to embed key principles and shared values centred on Climate, Racial and Social Justice, as suggested by the Responsible Design Framework.

About you

You will be someone who can combine teaching and assessment experience at Higher Education level with knowledge and critical understanding of the social, cultural, environmental, political, historical and economic issues that shape contemporary design practices and theoretical discourses.

You will be able to apply innovative digital approaches to teaching and learning and be able draw upon your own research in the development of learning and assessment practice and innovative approaches to course development and delivery. You will have an ability to work independently as well as working collaboratively with teams across different professional groups.

You will have a strong commitment to responsible design practices and applying these in an academic or professional context. You will engage students through a combination of innovative and compassionate pedagogy, have a strong understanding of design cultures and be engaged with relevant research networks and communities of practice.  

We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in global or postcolonial approaches to design.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.

With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.

Vacancy Id: 10096

College / Service: London College of Communication

Location: LCC - Elephant and Castle, London UK

Salary: £42, 447 to £50,961 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Part time – 22.2 hours per week

Apply by: 15 August 2023 at 23:55

 

Please read through our FAQs page before applying.
A full copy of the job advert along with other information (such as interviews date, hiring process etc) is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.

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