Assistant Professor (Teaching & Research or Teaching & Scholarship) in Design

Location: London, Devon House (St Katherine’s Dock)

Benefits: Generous benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance pro rata (excl. Bank holidays), group life assurance, group income protection, pension schemes and private healthcare (optional)

Start: ASAP

The Role

Northeastern University London wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor of Design. The appointee will be responsible for delivering Topics in Design HIstory (a first-year undergraduate course for visiting Northeastern University students) and for contributing to the on-going development of Design as a core component of a new Art & Design curriculum. Preference may be given to candidates with a background in design practice, and with a degree in Design and/or to candidates with active interests in the relationship of design to one or more of the following areas: software and/or technology; employment contexts; diversity and inclusion.

Core duties will include:

• Delivering teaching to mobility students from the Northeastern Global Network; building the College’s provision in the area of Design; providing service through contributions to e.g. exam marking and moderation, dissertation supervision, faculty meetings, research seminars.
• We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. 

Department

Art History is institutionally housed within the Faculty of History at Northeastern University London. The department is entering into an ambitious new phase of development which will see Design become a core component of a new interdisciplinary degree programme, due to be launched in 2024. Excellent provision in Art & Design teaching, shaped by existing faculty strengths and elaborated in collaboration with colleagues across the Northeastern University global network, will offer students in London exciting new major and minor degree pathways. Design research methods and systems thinking as well as and digital competencies will feature prominently.

About the University

Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021. The University continues to grow further expanding its student cohort, courses, network and opportunities.

Additional Information

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to kategrandjouan@nulondon.ac.uk. However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Applications should be made via this link by 20:00 on 28th February 2023. Please reference your application “APD0123”.

Please ensure that your application includes a CV and dossier (alternatively, an equivalent cover letter) that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role: (a) your achievements and challenges in the last 12-months, and in your career to-date, in education; (b) what your priorities would be in performing the advertised role; (c) what your objectives are for your future career; (d) a statement of your approach to education. You may use bullet points if you wish. You can consult our academic job description here.

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification Criteria

Qualifications

• PhD completed, or near completion (all but dissertation), or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability as to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in the role as advertised with regards to teaching and service.
• Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses.
• Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students, including at postgraduate level.
• Research active applicants will be considered for a Teaching and Research (T&R) post, which can be discussed at the interview stage.
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to the use of technology, software, and data in relation to Design and to teach on these matters