Lecturer Diploma in Professional Studies

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The opportunity

The Design School at London College of Communication is looking for a well-qualified Lecturer to join a growing DPS academic team, who will play a key role working with students from nine academic design BA Courses, to support the bridge between design education and professional practice, nationally and internationally.

A key aspect of the role involves working closely with students individually preparing, supporting and empowering them to experience various ways of working and learning in their various potential professional futures.

DPS is an optional, year-long experiential learning opportunity which enables students to develop their professional skills by undertaking an academic year of relevant professional experience through exploration of various ways of practicing. Supported throughout the year by academics, students build on the knowledge they gain on their BA courses, practicing with new agency and graduating with networks and new knowledge and an additional Diploma qualification in Professional Studies.

Exciting opportunities exist to work with multidisciplinary students, the national and international creative industries, local partnerships and research organisations to ensure that our students experience the most inclusive, innovative, speculative and enterprising opportunities in an interdisciplinary manner, defining a creative industry for the future.

About you

We’re looking for a dedicated, driven individual, interested in both entrepreneurial pedagogies and the future of the creative industries who takes pride in their strong professional and organisational skills and has expertise in creative mentorship. Ideally, they’ll have experience in their own independent creative practice, in creative innovation, problem solving, entrepreneurship, in planning and managing educational resourcing.

We’re seeking someone with knowledge of the collaborative nature of design with a vision of how the creative industries could evolve in the UK and internationally in the future, ensuring that our students exemplify that potential.

They’ll have excellent communication skills, experience of relationship management including communicating with diverse groups of stakeholders and be committed to inclusive and accessible ways of working.

We’re seeking a candidate who is comfortable taking risks and speculating, who enjoys working independently, prioritising their workload and driving initiatives, who is keen to work with Design Course leaders in the development of their discipline post-graduation. We’re looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and a passion for transformative education who has experience in collating and reporting on a range of information and data and communicating with the creative industries.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a world top-two University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2023. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better and more sustainable world and championing race equality.

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Closing date: 23:55, 12th December 2023.

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: 02075147985.

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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