Lecturer, Design for Visual Communication

The opportunity 

We are looking for a Lecturer in Design for Visual Communication to support the course team and students on the Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and MA Design for Visual Communication.

These courses take a broad, practice-based approach to applied design based on graphic and visual communication. You will support students technically as they explore tools, platforms and software as well as intellectually as they develop portfolios and a sense of their practice. You will work on curriculum development, bringing new and innovative ideas to the course and new partnerships with collaborators.   

You will also work with the course team and management to challenge and develop the design subject in the context of global social, ecological and technological change.

About you

You will have experience in design for visual communication or associated fields either in academic, creative or industry practice and some experience in teaching, delivering workshops, lectures and working with learners. You are comfortable creating and delivering research-led lectures for students of the MA course and supporting and advising on research methods.

The Design for Visual Communication student body is diverse and ambitious, with learners from all over the world and a range of ages and experiences. You will need to work to support a group of exciting and driven students in developing their expertise and portfolios. 

We are UAL 

London College of Communication is part of University of the Arts London and is a pioneering world leader in creative communications education.

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.  

To apply please click the apply button. 

Closing date: 7 April 2023, 17:00.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985. 

Our culture

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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