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

Position Overview

Department: Design & Communication Studies

Location: London, Devon House (St Katharine Docks)

Salary: Assist Prof (G8) £47,321 to £54,827, progressing to £58,155 once in post Assoc Prof (G9) £56,467 to £69,404, progressing to £75,833 once in post

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: As soon as possible 

The Role

Northeastern University London wishes to appoint an Assistant/Associate Professor of Design responsible for delivering courses such as Design Studio, Experience and Interaction, and Topics in Design History. The appointee will also play a significant leadership role in the development and management of Design at NU London as Head of Design & Communication Studies, which will include the development of the NU London Design Masters programme and/or programmes in Data Visualisation. Candidates with an active research programme in design as an interdisciplinary and integrative discipline are strongly preferred. Preference may be given to candidates with a background in design practice, experience in setting up and managing educational and research initiatives, and/or a degree in Design. We are particularly interested in candidates whose design research engages with AI and/or new technologies (such as XR), social justice, or network science.

About the University

Based in the heart of London, Northeastern University London has developed a reputation for delivering an excellent university experience and has exceeded all Russell Group universities for overall student satisfaction in the UK’s National Student Survey for four consecutive years (NSS 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022).

Small by design, Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers and society.

Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Ranked #44 in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, San Jose, and Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.

Core duties will include:

• Development and management of Design at NU London, including both educational and research initiatives.
• Delivering teaching to mobility students from the Northeastern Global Network; building the university’s provision in the area of Design; providing service through contributions e.g., to 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

Northeastern University London is embarking upon an exciting phase in its journey by establishing a new department in Design & Communication Studies. Hiring a new Head of Design & Communication Studies is central to this development, further developing and growing our portfolio of courses in architecture, architectural history and design. Design research methods and systems thinking as well as digital competencies will feature prominently and will serve to enhance our association with Northeastern University through closer ties with The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) in Boston.

Additional Information:

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Marianna Koli, Faculty Director of Social Sciences & Associate Professor in Economics marianna.koli@nulondon.ac.uk. However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Applications should be made via the jobs.ac apply button (above) by 23:59 on the 30^th of November 2023.

Please reference your application “APD0923”. Interview will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

You can consult our academic job description by clicking the button below.

Please ensure that your application includes a CV and 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.

Person Specification Criteria

Qualifications

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

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.
• An active research profile.
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in the use of technology, software, and data in relation to Design and to teach on these matters.