Senior Lecturer MA Illustration

The opportunity

The Senior Lecturer MA Illustration is  responsible for teaching, course development, and on-going scholarship on the MA Illustration course. This is a 15 month course that is part of the Illustration Programme within the Design School at Camberwell Chelsea Wimbledon (CCW). The post-holder will work collaboratively with the MA course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative directions.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake:

• In collaboration with the Course team, take responsibility for a unit of course curriculum.
• Supporting postgraduate students, monitoring their progress and attendance while maintaining records and liaising with colleagues.
• Pedagogic and curriculum development to stimulate thought and practice that challenges the existing commercial canon of illustration with the aim of promoting diversity and
• In collaboration with the Course team, expand the capacity of the course design to situate illustration practice in a transdisciplinary context.

About you

• Undergraduate degree in Illustration or associated subject.
• Teaching qualification (PG Cert or equivalent) (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 and promotes equality, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching and assessment
• Shows commitment to understanding the range of students’ experiences within a course
• Collaborates and works effectively within team and across different professional groups
• Works effectively and respectfully with a wide range of people
• Fosters inclusive and constructive team work and problem-solving
• 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 collaboration
• Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve objectives
• Higher degree (e.g. MA or PhD) in Illustration or associated subject (desirable)
• Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (desirable)

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 15/05/2023.

Should you have any questions about the post, please contact Sinead Evans, Course Leader MA Illustration, CCW Design School, at sinead.evans@camberwell.arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh at 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.

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. Relocation assistance is available.

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