Senior Lecturer, Service Design (0.6 FTE)

We are looking for a Senior Lecturer to contribute to the organisation, leadership, development and delivery of our exciting new taught postgraduate courses in human-centred design. The three Masters awards in this area are MA Service Design, MA Interaction Design and MA User Experience, which fall within the responsibility of the Communication Design Programme. The role involves providing expertise in Service Design across the programme and includes coordinating PGT courses in human-centred design.

The postholder will work closely with the Programme Director and other PGT Coordinators to develop course content and design a high-quality student experience. The role includes recruitment and outreach work, and teaching within and beyond the programme at both postgraduate and undergraduate level.

You will be an expert in Service Design and an inspiring teacher with experience of leading modules, units and/or year groups. You will have a strong understanding of the critical concepts and theories relevant to human-centred design and be confident in teaching this area of study. Ideally, you will have experience of contributing to the design and delivery of a taught postgraduate award. You will have knowledge of developments in the sector and experience in developing networks between education and industry. Through on-going research, knowledge exchange and professional practice, the post-holder will ensure currency and relevance of the subject area and contribute to the external profile of the university.

The successful applicant will be an excellent teacher who puts inclusivity at the heart of their practice. You will be an advocate for your discipline, promoting the courses to prospective students and teachers, both at home and internationally. You will have the ability to work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, bringing diverse voices into our student experience and ensuring the support we give our students is culturally competent. You will have the ambition to equip students with the social and cultural capital that will allow them to confidently grasp relevant opportunities and challenges.

You will be able to demonstrate currency in your industry experience and/or research practice. You will be a strong team player able to demonstrate excellent skills in team-working, organisation and management. The role requires a collaborative and pro-active approach to working with a range of stakeholders and delivering outcomes.   

Salary: From £28,041 to £33,453 per annum. Pro-rated from a full-time equivalent salary of £46,735 to £55,755 per annum

Working Hours: Part-time, 0.6 FTE, 21 Hours per week for 52 weeks per year

Salary: From £28,041 to £33,453 per annum. Pro-rated from a full-time equivalent salary of £46,735 to £55,755 per annum.

Closing date for applications: 23/06/2025 at 5pm

Interview date: 11/07/2025 

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