Course Leader, BSc / MSc Creative Computing

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Academic Development and Services
Institute for Creative Computing
CCW - Peckham Road, London UK
Grade 6
£45,603 - £54,943 per annum plus £2,000 additional responsibility allowance for course leadership.

Permanent

Full time - 37 hours per week

1 May 2019 23:55

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to lead the brand-new BSC and MSc courses within the newly formed UAL Creative Computing Institute. 

About you

You will have a significant track record of academic practice across teaching and research and will lead these courses through their first year of operation. After the first year it is expected that we will appoint an additional course leader at the undergraduate level to manage growing student numbers.  

You will hold an undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in arts/creative computing, a PhD in a relevant field. You will also need a demonstrable understanding of the potential of the creative computing subject. Having experience of creative practice at the intersection of art, design and computing will be an advantage in establishing your credibility to work within the UAL Creative Computing Institute.


Duties and Responsibilities include:

· Leading the delivery of this new BSc/MSc course provision within the Creative Computing Institute.

· The academic leadership and management of the Course, including the maintenance and enhancement of standards and responsibility for the design, development and delivery of the curriculum.

· The day to day management of the Course including all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of students as well as resources allocated.

· Observing and implementing the policies and procedures of the University and the Institute.

· Contributing to the academic mission of the Institute and its implementation as an active participant within the University and Institute committee structures, ensuring clarity of identity, currency of subject agendas, relevance of learning methods and the fulfilment of appropriate standards at each level of study.

· Providing the vision for the Course, set the agenda for its development and maintaining and enhancing quality.


 Essential skills include:

· Being regarded as an authority in a field of specialism both by internal and external peers, through a track record of research and/or professional practice.

· Relevant teaching qualification and / or recognition within the field or HE environment for skills, experience or excellent practices in teaching and learning (HEA recognition, Academic Practice Qualifications, etc.)

· Knowledge of current developments and emerging concerns in the field of creative computing.

· Experience of course or curriculum leadership and management in an area of practice or study related to Performance practices and making and its education at HE level.

· Experience of shaping and influencing developments and curriculum content through personal contribution.

· Experience of structuring and ensuring timetables and resources effectively and with efficiency in mind.

· Experience of continuous curriculum review and development; identifying areas for improvement and enhancement in relation to content and delivery methods, learning support and assessment mechanisms.


In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, a final salary pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available.

Appointment to this role will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment. This will depend on the circumstances and background to your offence(s).


Posting date - 18 April 2019

Closing date - 19 May 2019


If you have any queries you may contact ADS Recruitment Team via email ADSRecruitment@arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 2965

University of the Arts London aims to be an equal opportunities employer embracing diversity in all areas of activity.


 

This opportunity is closed to applications.