Lecturer Interaction Design

The opportunity

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer in Interaction Design to join our MA Interaction Design course, based on the Interaction Design and Visual Communication program at London College of Communication.

You will prepare, teach and contribute to the development of a critical and self-reflective course along with other designers and artists working at the forefront of the field.

You will lead seminars as well as participate in one-to-one tutorials, advising students on how to evolve and articulate their critical practice. The role also involves coordinating with the course team on curricular development and communicating with other tutors to ensure clarity of next steps for students and the tutorial team. You will also make a significant contribution to pedagogic delivery, assessment, quality management and recruitment.

You will work under the direction of the Course Leader for MA Interaction Design to deliver the validated course as well as contribute to School, College and University initiatives, including research.

Your profile

You will possess a strong academic background having ideally attained a postgraduate degree or equivalent practice experience in any of the following fields of critical post-humanism, critical and/or research-based practice, moving image culture, decolonial studies, eco-feminism, queer studies or any other relevant or associated subjects.

You will demonstrate experience of teaching and assessment in a higher education environment and will be capable of supporting both the academic experience of students and providing pastoral care and attention.

You will be a collaborative team worker who is capable of planning, prioritising and managing resources efficiently to achieve objectives. Additionally, you will be able to provide evidence of research, knowledge exchange or critical practice that presents a new interpretation of the role.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Deyka Hassan, Resourcing Assistant, 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.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: 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 also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

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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