Graphic Design Lecturer-lcca - London, United Kingdom - Global University Systems

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Description

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is a specialist institution comprising four schools: Fashion and Design, Photography and Moving Image, Graphics and Multimedia, and Creative Arts Management.

Within these schools, we provide career-focused programmes which thrive on helping each and every one of our students gain hands-on experience in their chosen industry, as well as obtain the relevant theoretical knowledge needed to embark upon a successful career.

Combining practical classes and motivational lectures from industry professionals with traditional classroom learning, students at LCCA gain valuable insight into the reality of the creative path they have chosen to follow.

Located in the heart of central London, students are never more than a few steps away from the artistic inspiration.

With galleries, museums and world-famous architecture around every corner, a creative student couldn't wish for a better city to study in.

Position:

Job Title:
Graphic Design Lecturer

Role Type:
Full-time

Location:
Sceptre Court, London

Salary:
£Competitive

Requirements:

Key Activities & Responsibilities

To set, promote and maintain appropriate educational and professional standards of good practice in teaching, delivery and curriculum development.
To undertake general course management responsibilities including lesson planning, teaching, curriculum development, assessment, admissions and administration.
To undertake a teaching programme, providing academic and pastoral support to students as necessary, monitoring student progress and maintaining appropriate records.
To work with the academic team, contributing to curriculum development and the review and development of crossdisciplinary teaching strategies.
To undertake research and scholarly activity and/or professional practice in a relevant discipline.
To attend and contribute to course related meetings and examination boards as required.
To fully utilise the College and other information and communication technologies in order to facilitate and enhance students' learning experiences and organisational effectiveness.
To lead course team meetings, course committee meetings and organise and prepare for examination boards.
To support / coordinate projects and promote the exchange of ideas and methods of working across specialist areas to broaden the student's experience.
To contribute to an annual course monitoring report and ensure the continuous improvement and development of the course.
To support the Director of Programmes and Head of College in the development and implementation of Collegewide policies and initiatives in relation to teaching and learning and curriculum development.
To perform such duties consistent with your role as may from time to time be assigned to you anywhere within the College.
To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role.
To work in accordance with the Colleges' Equal Opportunities Policy and to promote equality and diversity in your work.
To undertake continuous personal and professional development, and to support it for any staff you manage through effective use of the College's Planning, Review and Appraisal scheme and staff development opportunities.
To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness.
To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with the Colleges' policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations.

Qualification/Education
Essential

Relevant BA and postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience

Desirable

PhD or Higher level research degree
Teaching qualification (PG Cert of equivalent)

- _all post holders will be expected to complete a PGCERT in education during their employment at LCCA if they do not currently hold one._

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Knowledge & Skills
Essential

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**
Ability to motivate and work in a collaborative way with staff and students**
Demonstrate, promote and facilitate collaborative ways of working across the organisation**
Ability to teach Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
Ability to design and deliver units of study that introduce and develop the complex range of theoretical and practical concerns of the discipline
Demonstrate an understanding of assessment practice including how to assess the work and progress of students and provide constructive, developmental and challenging feedback
Demonstrate relevant professional networks and relationships that bring expert external knowledge to student learning, employ