Reader, Creative Computing Institute

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The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to work with the research leader and teaching staff, to contribute to the research and teaching agenda of the newly formed Creative Computing Institute. Experience of creative practice at the intersection of art, design and computing will be an advantage in establishing your credibility to work within the Institute.

About you

This post represents a key appointment to the newly established Creative Computing Institute (CCI).

Under direction of the CCI Research Leader you will help develop and deliver a credible interdisciplinary and integrated research programme for the institute and based on your track record will contribute to the three institute research themes, which are:

1. Creativity, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
2. Human Computer Interaction
3. Platforms, Big Data and Digital Citizenship

As a Reader, you will also be required to contribute annually to the institute’s social mission under one of its three pillars of; Digital Inclusion; Diversity in Technology; Digital Entrepreneurship. You will also have the opportunity to shape the lab environment of the Institute and will be a present, engaged and active member of the community for both staff and students.

Within UAL, Readers are expected to make major research contributions to their field of expertise and support research activities and outcomes, actively participate in public, national and international forums for debate and contribute significantly to UAL events. The post holder will develop and locate their research and practice within the research aims and remit of the University of the Arts through work in the field of through work in the field of Creative Computing at the Creative Computing Institute. They will develop and lead research projects and significantly contribute to the academic research profile and activities of the university. The post holder will take a leading role in their appointed field of research. They will plan and initiate the writing of external funding bids as either Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator. Readers are expected to act as Directors of Study and/or supervisors to research degree a students as appropriate to their workload.

The post-holder for this role will essentially hold a PhD in relevant field and ideally hold a Teaching qualification.

 

Alongside the above the postholder shall hold –  

• Demonstrable understanding of the creative computing subject.
• Demonstrable understanding of interdisciplinary research.
• Significant track record of academic practice.
• Track record of PhD supervision including completions.
• Track record of research publication.
• Track record of REF submission or equivalent.
• Significant track record of conference presentation.
• Communicates in a compelling and influential way. Adapts the style and message to a diverse internal or external audience in an inclusive and accessible way
• Motivates and leads effectively, setting the direction of one or more function and promotes collaboration across formal boundaries
• Applies innovative approaches in leading academic programmes, teaching, learning or professional practice to support excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity
• Applies own research to develop learning and assessment practice 
• Contributes to advancing professional practice/research or scholarly activity in own area of specialism 
• Effectively plans, prioritises and manages the delivery of complex projects or activities to achieve long term strategic objectives
• Builds effective teams, networks or   communities of practice and fosters constructive cross team collaboration
• Makes a significant contribution to improving the student or customer experience to promote an inclusive environment for students, colleagues or customers
• Identifies innovative practical solutions to new or unique problems

 

To apply, please download the attached job description/person specification for the role which contains the full list of requirements/experience and selection criteria.

If you have any queries you can contact via email CCIstaffingadmin@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.

With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.

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