Lecturer Computer and Data Science

The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for a Lecturer, Computer and Data Science, to play a vital role in teaching, curriculum development, and ongoing scholarship for the Computer and Data Science courses at UAL Creative Computing Institute (CCI)

Our CCI Computer and Data Science course page links are listed below for your perusal -

https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/creative-computing/undergraduate/bsc-hons-computer-science

https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/creative-computing/undergraduate/bsc-hons-data-science-and-ai

If you are an interdisciplinary academic with skills in the Computer and Data Science field, this role offers a fantastic platform to develop your career. Working collaboratively with a dedicated course team, you will deploy your specialist expertise for pedagogic and curriculum development in innovative and critical directions, with the aim of promoting diversity and inclusivity. You shall expand the capacity of the course design to meet the need to teach specialisms relevant to the mission of UAL Creative Computing Institute in areas related to Computer and Data Science.

You will be responsible for providing pastoral support, monitoring student progress and attendance and maintaining records. You will significantly contribute to the quality of learning and student support to ensure successful completion of their studies, whilst providing a high-quality student experience.

About you

You will possess a strong academic background, holding the relevant qualifications or equivalent relevant industry experience alongside significant knowledge of a specialism relevant to the mission of the UAL Creative Computing Institute in the field of Computer and Data Science. Previous teaching experience in Higher Education or a comparable context is required, along with knowledge of curriculum development and assessment.

You will be comfortable working with diverse cohorts of students and will be committed to a teaching approach that understands the range of students' experiences within a course. Furthermore, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing your discipline through demonstrating evidence of relevant research, knowledge exchange and/or professional practice. Active participation in relevant networks and communities of practice within your subject and/or related fields is essential, as you will build networks of subject peers, partnerships and collaborations as well as foster inclusive and constructive teamwork and problem-solving.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser via email at RKEEstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk or 020 7514 2965.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

▪ at least 31 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays.
▪ generous defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS/TPS).
▪ flexible working and family-friendly policies for improved work-life balance.
▪ 2 days of paid volunteering leave for a UK registered charity.
▪ discounts including TOTUM, gyms, nursery and private healthcare insurance.
▪ continuous learning and development opportunities including free UAL Short Courses.
▪ season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, free counselling via EAP and more! 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a world top-two University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality. We offer an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. Our graduates go on to work in and shape the creative industries worldwide.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance

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.

The UAL Creative Computing Institute at the University of the Arts London supports interdisciplinary teaching, research and knowledge exchange at the intersection of creativity and computational technologies. We are a progressive Arts STEM academic community engaged in world-class research for, and beyond, the creative industries.

London College of Fashion, UAL is undertaking an unprecedented programme of change.  In 2023 we will be consolidating our existing six sites into a new purpose-built campus as part of a new education and cultural district on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.  Ahead of this move, we welcome applications from candidates who live in and around East London, as well as from those keen to join us on this exciting and unique opportunity in our College’s history. 

Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.

With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.