Acting Programme Director – Product, Ceramic and Industrial Design

The opportunity

*Note*: Applications should include: 

·         A brief statement (no more than 500 words) outlining your interest and alignment for the role in the Further Information section.

·         An updated CV highlighting relevant experience. 

We seek expressions of interest from suitably qualified PCID staff to act as PCID Programme Director. This is a Grade 7, full-time role that offers an opportunity to lead and support the academic and operational aspects of PCID. You will be responsible for the academic leadership and management of the Programme courses, including the maintenance and enhancement of standards and responsibility for the design, development and delivery of the curriculum. You will lead on the day-to-day management of the Programme including all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of students as well as resource management.  In addition, you will undertake observation and implementation of the policies and procedures of the University and the College. 

Your profile

You’ll bring deep subject expertise and disciplinary knowledge relevant to PCID subjects, along with a strong profile in either research, professional practice or pedagogy. You are a persuasive communicator who engages confidently with a wide range of audiences and fosters an inclusive environment.

As a strategic leader, you will be experienced in managing academic teams and cross-institutional collaboration, leading innovation in curriculum, teaching and assessment. You will have a proven ability to plan and deliver complex projects, motivate staff, and support the development of a diverse learning community.

Whether through enhancing the student experience, driving research excellence or advancing equity and inclusion, your leadership will make a real and lasting impact.

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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