Lecturer in Illustration

The opportunity

The Lecturer in Illustration is responsible for teaching, curriculum development, and on-going scholarship on the MA Illustration Course. This course is part of the Illustration Programme and Design School at CCW. The post-holder will work collaboratively within a course and programme team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum with emphasis on innovation and criticality.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake:

• Responsibility for a group of post-graduate students’ pastoral support, progress and attendance, maintaining records and liaising with colleagues as appropriate.
• Pedagogic and curriculum development that stimulate thought and practices that challenge the canon of Illustration with the aim of promoting diversity, inclusivity and equality.

About you

Requirements of the role:

• Undergraduate degree in Illustration or associated subject.
• Higher degree (e.g. MA) in Illustration or associated subject (desirable).
• PhD or Higher level research degree (desirable).
• Teaching qualification (PG Cert of equivalent) (desirable).
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (desirable).
• Experience of teaching & assessment in a Higher Education environment (permanent, fractional, or hourly paid contract).
• Applies an inquiring, innovative and reflexive approach to teaching.
• Considers equality, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching practice.
• Shows commitment to understanding the range of students’ experiences within a course.
• Collaborates and works effectively within team and across professional groups.
• Works effectively and respectfully with a wide range of people.
• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/ or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of Illustration activity and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College and University.
• Evidence of using contacts within subject peer group to develop partnerships or collaborations.
• Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve objectives.

In return, University of the Arts London offers 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.

For any other matters about this role that are not covered in the available documentation, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Staffing Administrator, email jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk

What we offer

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 College of Arts is a prestigious establishment with a track record of teaching and nurturing impressive talent. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries

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