Senior Lecturer in Communications and Media (Advertising)

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The opportunity

We are seeking a talented and innovative educator with extensive experience in teaching Advertising at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and curriculum development, and ongoing scholarship within the Communications and Media programme. You will join our team of academics, creatives, and practitioners, contributing to our courses in Advertising, Media Communications, Contemporary Media Cultures, and Public Relations.

 

Your role will involve collaborating with the course team to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions, with a focus on advertising theory and practice. This includes areas such as diversity and equality in advertising, digital advertising, visual branding, advertising strategy and campaigning, consumer behaviour research, and sustainable and ethical advertising.

About you

As an early to mid-career researcher or professional with equivalent experience, you will have a growing record of excellent teaching in Higher Education and a commitment to delivering a high-quality student experience. This includes curriculum delivery, pastoral support, and assessment.

 

You will bring advanced knowledge in advertising and be able to contribute to broader processes of change through innovative pedagogy, knowledge exchange, and/or research. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is required. Additionally, you will demonstrate a strong dedication to advancing the field through research or knowledge exchange, and the ability to identify potential funding sources and industry engagement.

 

If you are passionate about shaping the future of advertising education, we would love to hear from you.

 

You will proactively contribute to pedagogic leadership and curriculum development that stimulate thought and practice and promote diversity and inclusivity.

 

You will be an early to mid-career researcher and/or equivalent professional experience with a growing record of excellent teaching experience in Higher Education and commitment to delivering high quality student experience, including through curriculum delivery, pastoral support, and assessment.

 

You will bring an advanced knowledge of your subject area and be able to apply this to broader processes of change and future directions, through innovative pedagogy, knowledge exchange and/or research. You will hold a qualification in a relevant discipline at least to postgraduate level You will have a strong commitment to the advancement of your field through research or knowledge exchange and be able to identify potential sources of funding and industry engagement.

 

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

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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