Course Leader, MA Communicating Complexity

We are looking for a multidisciplinary academic practitioner to develop and run an innovative new postgraduate course positioned at the intersection of design and media studies. 

MA Communicating Complexity is a creatively-led communication design course in a world-leading graphic communication design programme. The course will foreground communication practice in the development of inclusive, accessible, and culturally resonant approaches to, and discourses around, contemporary global challenges. The starting point for the curriculum is to understand communication as deeply intertwined with complexity, and an increasingly vital skill in empowering responses to our most pressing and complex challenges—without resorting to simplification. The course is designed to be delivered in collaboration with a range of sectors and industries, and its Learning Outcomes refer to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The course is planned to be delivered in a low-residency mode of study.

You will be responsible for all aspects of MA Communicating Complexity including planning and delivery of academic units and assessments, overseeing high-quality curriculum, teaching, and feedback, coordinating the provision of pastoral and academic support, managing staff, participating in quality and enhancement processes, recruiting students, and developing the course’s external profile. During 2023, the incoming Course Leader will lead on delivery planning, the development of learning and teaching materials, and recruiting the initial cohort of students, who will begin their studies in late September.

This position is part-time (0.6), however we are offering applicants the option of a full time position by concurrently applying for the additional role of Senior Lecturer, Graphic Communication Design (0.4 FTE).

Why choose us? 

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

We are looking for a highly motivated academic who can operate effectively across the boundaries of traditional disciplines and scholarly conventions. You will be committed to transformation and innovation in postgraduate education and the potential role of communication practice in addressing contemporary global challenges.

You will have a postgraduate qualification and a track record of contributions to the advancement of one or more fields of relevance to the course. You will have excellent leadership abilities, design and/or communication skills and experience in building and nurturing rigorous and vibrant cultures of learning. You will have an inventive and flexible approach to students’ learning experience and high aspirations for their achievement, their professional futures and the course’s advancement internationally.  

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the CSM Resourcing Team on 0207 514 7885 or email: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk.

To apply please click the apply button. 

Closing date: 28 February 2023. 

UAL welcomes 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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