Lecturer in Product Design

About the Job

Part time: 0.5 FTE (18.5 hours per week)

Interview date: W/C 10 July 2023 

As a part-time (0.5 FTE) Lecturer in Product Design you will work with the programme team on the BA Product Design course to deliver and develop the practical design skills and subject knowledge essential for the professional practice of new product development (NPD).

Teaching responsibilities will include face-to-face and blended delivery as well as seminars, practical workshops, and group critiques across levels 4, 5 and 6. You will also undertake curriculum development and scholarly activity within the field of Product Design and additionally contribute to the programme's ongoing curricula, research, and enterprise activities.

The successful candidate will devise and explore subject specific content and its wider connections to established and new advancements in the field, bringing commercial and industrial knowledge to bear for the benefit of students across all levels.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another.  With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

About you 

We are seeking an individual with good communication and organisational skills to contribute to design project and CAD based modules across the Product Design programme. The successful candidate will be a team player and able to work collaboratively and independently to develop the programme area’s delivery of product design and project work.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of product design processes and practices together with historical appreciation, contextual understanding, conceptual thinking, product innovation and future forecasting. This will be underpinned by a thorough understanding of research and design methodologies to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.

Extensive knowledge of professional 3D CAD applications and Adobe Creative Cloud skills is essential.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
• Professional Recognition as HEA Associate Fellow (D1) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in relevant subject
• Relevant professional qualification

Right to Work 

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality 

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/

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