Lecturer - Enterprise and Entrepreneurialism for Illustration Practices

The BA Illustration & Visual Media, Design School (LCC) seeks a lecturer in Enterprise and Entrepreneurialism for Illustration Practices who will lead and support the development of curricula and teaching across the course, that seeks to expand illustration and visual media in entrepreneurial and enterprise directions.

As a lecturer, you are responsible for teaching, administration, assessment, curriculum development, and on-going scholarship within the discipline. You will work collaboratively within a course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions. You will make a significant contribution to the quality of learning and the support students receive in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully.

You will also work with the Course Leader, students and colleagues across the college in promoting and developing the subject through conferences, public exhibitions and other contributions to research and knowledge exchange. You will develop partnerships and collaborations with industry partners as well as bring your own practice to bear on the development of the subject and the course.

Why choose us?
For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022.

Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better and more sustainable world and championing race equality.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

Your profile
You will have previous experience of teaching in Higher Education or comparable context, and in delivering a high-quality student experience, as well as some knowledge of curriculum development and assessment. You should be comfortable working with diverse cohorts of students and committed to a teaching approach that integrates theory and practice and will engage students through a combination of innovative pedagogy and knowledge exchange.

An MA or equivalent relevant industry experience in fields associated with Illustration and Visual Media or associated subjects is desirable. You will have a strong commitment to the advancement of your field and good knowledge of enterprise and entrepreneurial practices that are relevant to illustration and visual media practices.

You should be a specialist practitioner who is keen to use your industry-based experience to support the development of student work on the BA Illustration & Visual Media. You should have a strong understanding of the contemporary context of illustration and visual media practices in a professional setting and be engaged in relevant networks and communities of practice within this and/or related fields.

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Closing date: 17:00, 24 February 2023.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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