Senior Lecturer and Course Leader, MSc Data Science and AI

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The opportunity

The Creative Computing Institute at University of the Arts London is seeking a motivated individual to provide proactive academic management for our MSc Data Science and AI course.

You will lead the delivery of the course provision, overseeing the maintenance and enhancement of standards, as well as the design, development and delivery of the curriculum. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the course, including all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of students.

You will also ensure that the programme culture both delivers for students and staff. It will be your responsibly to develop with your course leaders a student-centred culture that performs well against university and sector metrics.

If you are an interdisciplinary academic with skills in the field of Data Science and AI, then this role offers a fantastic platform to develop your career.

About you

You will hold an undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Art, Design, or Creative Computing, as well as a PhD or equivalent experience relevant to the course. You will also need a demonstrable understanding of the potential of computing and arts research.

You will provide previous experience of course or curriculum leadership and management in an area of practice or study related to Creative Computing at HE level. Previous experience of creative practice at the intersection of Art, Design and Data Science and AI, will be an advantage.

We are keen to consider applicants with diverse experience and backgrounds so please do apply if you feel you could bring direction and purpose to this exciting new provision.

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.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

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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