Senior Lecturer in Communications and Media (Advertising)

The opportunity

We are looking to recruit an established educator and innovator in advertising to join our team of academics, creatives and practitioners working in the Communications and Media programme at LCC.

The programme consists of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Advertising, Media Communications, Contemporary Media Cultures, Public Relations. We have a commitment to ensuring high quality advertising education and your role will be pivotal in helping us to achieve this. 

The role requires a specific subject focus on advertising theory and practice including but not limited to: diversity and equality in advertising and marketing, with a focus on race, gender, cultural diversity and/or intersectionality; digital advertising and marketing; strategic marketing; advertising campaign planning; digital marketing analytics, advertising theory informed by consumer research and behavioural economics; consumer culture theory and digital marketing practices. 

About you

You will proactively contribute to pedagogic leadership and curriculum development that stimulate thought and practice and promote diversity and inclusivity. You will have substantial teaching experience in Higher Education and have a proven track record of delivering high quality student experience, including through curriculum delivery, development and assessment. 

You will bring an advanced knowledge of your subject area and be able to apply this to broader processes of change and future directions, through innovative pedagogy, knowledge exchange and/or research. You will hold a qualification in a relevant discipline at least to postgraduate level or have a substantial track record in industry alongside experience of teaching in HE. You will have a strong commitment to the advancement of your field through research or knowledge exchange and be able to identify potential sources of funding and industry engagement.

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.

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

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Closing date: 17:00 on 23 June 2023.

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.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.

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