Associate Lecturer – Contextual and Theoretical Studies

The opportunity

We are looking for Associate Lecturers in Contextual and Theoretical Studies in the Design School to deliver teaching and assessment of units across all undergraduate courses. You will have a background in visual culture, design history, design studies, art history, architectural history, cultural studies or associated field.

We are looking for someone who is committed to undergraduate teaching and is interested in exploring the relationship between theory and practice in design. Your research interests and expertise may relate to the following areas: branding and consumer culture; digital technologies and media studies; decolonisation; global visual cultures and representation; creative and cultural industries; graphic design history and theory.

Your profile

Your main responsibility will be preparation, teaching, administration and assessment of Contextual and Theoretical Studies units, or parts of a unit. Your approach to teaching will challenge the canon of visual culture and design studies with the aim of promoting diversity and inclusivity.

You will be responsible for convening weekly workshops and seminars, offering tutorial support, and undertaking both formative and summative assessment at Level 4 and 5.

You will be working independently and as part of a team to deliver weekly sessions. You will be responsible for students’ academic and pastoral support, maintaining an overview of their progress and attendance, and liaising with colleagues as appropriate.

You will work closely with other academic staff, including the CTS Coordinators and CTS Leader. You will participate in regular team meetings, benchmarking and moderation sessions to ensure appropriate academic standards are met.

If you have any specific queries about this role please contact the CTS Leader – r.rebernjak@lcc.arts.ac.uk

For general queries contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser - lcc.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk

 
You must be resident in the UK to be considered for Associate Lecturer vacancies.

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.

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Application process

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