The Opportunity
As Senior Lecturer (Coordinator) Diploma in Professional Studies, you will be responsible for coordinating DPS across the School of Design at CCW within the subject areas of Textiles, Graphic Design, Illustration, Product & Furniture Design, Interior Design and Interior Spatial Design. You will work collaboratively with a variety of teams, liaising with other academics on the courses to ensure that students manage the transition between their BA studies and the year in Diploma successfully.
You will also work directly with the Interior Futures Programme team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and external industry links in innovative and critical directions across BA Interior Design and BA Interior and Spatial Design. You will oversee and coordinate the introduction and preparation stage of the DPS for design students, introducing the DPS to students in the Autumn term, and delivering lectures, seminars and 1:1 tutorials in the Spring and Summer terms. You will be able to mentor and advise students on placement opportunities, as well as sign off associated placement paperwork.
About You
To inspire and advise students, you must be an authority in your field, with experience and knowledge of industry-based learning, particularly in the field of design. You will maintain strong links with art and design institutions and practitioners and be able to demonstrate experience of building collaborative links with institutions and employers. You will have a passion for, and experience of, developing innovative and inclusive pedagogy.
We are looking for a clear and concise communicator with the ability to adapt your communication style to suit different stakeholders associated with the role. Advanced IT skills are essential. You will be a keen problem solver able to analyse routine data and produce accurate reports where necessary.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Adrian Friend, Programme Director Interior Futures at [email protected].
If you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Advisor at [email protected].
We are UAL
University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.
Camberwell and Chelsea Colleges of Arts are prestigious establishments with a track record of teaching and nurturing impressive talent. Much of their success is down to their dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries.
We offer generous leave, an attractive pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available.
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Closing date: 23:55, 13th July 2023.
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