Senior Academic Support Lecturer

The opportunity

Based primarily at Camberwell College of Arts, this full time, permanent role, is a direct teaching, coordination and line management position. It will include working with students to provide both embedded and centralised Academic Support across courses based at Camberwell College of Arts and, where appropriate, across the three colleges as part of the wider CCW Academic Support team.

As a core member of the Academic Support Team at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon you’ll collaborate effectively with Programme /Course Teams and with other Academic Support colleagues in the University to implement the Library and Academic Support Strategy, as part of the Library and Student Services Directorate. You’ll apply inclusive practices which recognise the diversity of the student population at UAL and demonstrate an understanding of the specific subject disciplines taught in the Schools of Design and Art based at Camberwell.

The successful candidate will be required to devise, deliver and oversee high quality Academic Support tailored to the needs of individuals, groups and subjects, enabling students to develop as confident independent learners and to fulfil their academic potential. The role will include the delivery of specific initiatives that support students transitioning into and progressing through HE education, including post-graduate study, and coordinating the college-based Academic Support offer.  You’ll also contribute to the monitoring, management and development of the offer, working in consultation with colleagues within Academic Support and the wider college communities.

About you

You’ll be educated to a minimum of Masters degree level and have significant experience of developing and delivering learning development initiatives, supporting students to fulfil their academic potential within an HE and/or FE setting and managing members of a team. Excellent teaching, communication and management skills are essential, together with an enthusiastic and supportive approach that will inspire both students and staff to succeed to the best of their abilities.

You’ll possess the ability to lead and work collaboratively with a team and across different professional groups. An effective communicator, you are able to adapt the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way, building and maintaining positive relationships with students and staff alike. 

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 9th January 2024.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Cath Hawes at c.hawes@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk

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

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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