Associate Lecturer – Communications and Media (Consumer Research)

The opportunity

The London College of Communication is a world leader in media and design courses, preparing students for careers in the Creative industries. From photography, film and animation, to sound arts and graphic, interactive and special design, we offer courses in a huge range of areas. Working with a highly talented programme team, you will help to develop these exceptional services even further. The Communications and Media programme sits within the Media School and offers under and postgraduate courses in Advertising, Contemporary Media Cultures, Media Communications, Media Communication and Critical Practice, and Public Relations.

We are looking for Associate Lectures to contribute their expertise in consumer research, consumer psychology, consumer behaviour, consumer marketing, and/or social media listening for consumer analysis for undergraduate and potentially post graduate teaching.

Your main responsibility as an Associate Lecturer will include preparation, teaching, administration and assessment. You will be responsible for convening weekly taught seminar/workshops that are designed to guide students through their course or unit curriculum. You will also be responsible for pedagogic and curriculum development that promotes diversity and inclusivity. You should have experience teaching and working with students.

You will work closely with course teams and your Course Leader. The job description is available to download below. 

This is an hourly paid lecturer role, and you would be offered work from September 2022.

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching and working in Higher Education and with undergraduate students. You will take a dynamic and innovative approach to supporting excellent teaching, pedagogy, diversity and inclusivity. 

PG Cert teaching qualification is desirable or equivalent experience.

The job description is available to download below. Please note AL posts do not have a person spec – specific requirements are outlined in this advert.

If you have any general queries, you may contact Lesley Wilkins, Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985

What we offer

We are UAL

For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second 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 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 currently developing its approach to dynamic or hybrid working. This post will require some on campus working but the nature of the work means that some remote working will be possible too.

Our culture