Course Leader, PgCert Academic Practice (Parental Leave Cover)

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The opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced academic to spend a year leading UAL’s PgCert Academic Practice. If you are an experienced educational developer who shares our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment, and are excited by the prospect of working with the next generation of arts educators, we would encourage you to apply.

You will assume responsibility for the academic leadership and management of the course, including all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of the students, whilst observing and implementing the policies and procedures of the University and the Teaching, Learning and Employability Exchange.

You will also work closely with Unit Leaders and Tutors to support course organisation, management and the student experience, taking responsibility for the development and delivery of the curriculum.

You will take a research-informed approach to PgCert in Academic Practice, integrating an inclusive approach throughout. You will also have the confidence to work with your fellow practitioners and educators, facilitating groups and communicating in a range of learning environments, including teaching on site at our Elephant and Castle campus (and occasionally online).

Course information: https://www.arts.ac.uk/about-ual/teaching-and-learning-exchange/professional-development/pgcert-academic-practice

About you

We are looking for a motivated educational developer who is passionate about arts education and has leadership experience. You will see diversity as central to arts education professional practice and have experience of course administration, pedagogic innovation, and assessment processes. You will also have the ability to manage a small tutor team and work collaboratively with peers.

Applicants should have:

• Previous experience of educational development
• Previous experience of academic practice provision leadership
• Good awareness of HE teaching and learning in the creative arts
• A postgraduate degree in a related subject area
• A PgCert in higher education (or equivalent teaching qualification)
• Fellowship of the HEA.

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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