University of the Arts London

Vacancy ID: 6902

College/Service: London College of Communication

Main location: LCC - Elephant and Castle, London UK

Job type: Full time

Unit" School of Media

Job term: Permanent

DBS check required?: No

Closing date: 20 June 2021 23:55

Scheduled interview date: 20 July 2021

Salary: £46,423 to £55,932 per annum

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The role

We are looking to recruit an established academic in the field of communications and media. You will join our team of academics and practitioners working on BA (Hons) Media Communications and the Communications and Media programme. The role requires a specific focus on digital media communications, including (but not limited to): digital cultures; networked technologies; participatory cultures; established, innovative and digital research methods; media theory, including media regulation and power structures; race, diversity and inclusion.

You will have substantial teaching experience in Higher Education and have a proven track record of delivering high quality student experience through curriculum delivery, development and assessment. You will take responsibility for leading, teaching and learning on relevant units as well as supervising final major projects and dissertations. You will have experience of providing academic and pastoral support to students, of monitoring student progress and maintaining appropriate records.

Why choose us?

London College of Communication is a pioneering world leader in creative communications education. With the communications sector constantly evolving at a rapid speed, we work at the cutting edge of new thinking and developments to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future. Our course provision reflects the breadth of expertise housed within the most diverse creative agency including: journalism, advertising, PR and publishing; photography; film, television and sound; communications and media; graphic communication; spatial communication; design cultures; and interactive and visual communication.

Your profile

Before completing an application form, candidates should please download the candidate information pack and the job description/person specification for the role and read the full list of requirements and selection criteria before applying as this will be the criteria on which your application will be assessed.

Requirements of the role:

• Experience of teaching & assessment in a higher education environment
• Considers and promotes equality, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching, assessment and scholarly practice
• Collaborates and works effectively within team and across different professional groups
• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/or practice that contributes to the advancement of the field and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College and University
• Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve objectives
• PhD or Higher level research degree and/or equivalent professional experience

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point. During the Academic Futures recruitment campaign of 2021, we will therefore be offering application consultations to prospective candidates from this under-represented group.

If you identify as a Black or Minority Ethnic candidate and would like to book an application consultation, please fill in this short form Academic Futures Consultation Expression of Interest.

Posting date – Thursday, 27 May 2021.

Closing date – Sunday, 20 June 2021.

Should you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team via email lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk

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.

Job description and personal specification

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Additional Attachment

Candidate Information Pack - FINAL May 2021.pdf – 1081KB