Lecturer BA Graphic Branding & Identity

Job Description

The Design School is looking to recruit a Lecturer to the BA Graphic Branding and Identity course.The course explores the practice of graphic branding, its impact, influence, challenges and ability to shape and question diverse identities. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a highly creative approach to developing a broad range of branding projects in an industry context. The position invites applicants who are particularly interested in facilitating the learning of first year students that come from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds in the area of graphic design and branding.As Lecturer you will be responsible to the Course Leader for the delivery of varied graphic branding units across the course with the focus on graphic design, brand experiences and narratives and culturally framed identities. You will bring research and/or industry and teaching experience at undergraduate level. You will manage and participate in the delivery of student-centred teaching as well as making a significant contribution to the development of the course curriculum, assessment, quality management and recruitment.Why choose us London College of Communication is a pioneering world leader in creative communications education. With the communications sector constantly evolving at a rapid speed, we work at the cutting edge of new thinking and developments to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future. Our course provision reflects the breadth of expertise housed within the most diverse creative agency including: journalism, advertising, PR and publishing; photography; film, television and sound; communications and media; graphic communication; spatial communication; design cultures; and interactive and visual communication.Your profileWe are looking for an individual with a qualification at undergraduate and postgraduate level relevant to graphic design and branding. You will have knowledge of delivering creative projects in a professional environment and experience of a range of specialist skills in relation to brand design and inclusive teaching. You will also have comprehensive knowledge of learning and teaching in international contexts and supporting student transition from secondary to university education.As an academic, previous teaching experience at undergraduate level is essential in addition to experience of professional practice in graphic design or equivalent. You will also be able to cite examples of branding industry future trajectory and engagement with culturally diverse contexts. You should also demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of graphic branding practice as it intersects with social justice, climate emergency and other global social, cultural, environmental, political and economic forces that are transforming the design discipline.The successful candidate should possess effective interpersonal skills and be a student-centred teacher focused on promoting diversity and inclusivity, while demonstrating strong communication and organisational skills. We are looking for applicants who can work collaboratively with colleagues to develop the subject area and share expertise.For further details and to apply please click the apply button.Closing date: 14 February 2021 23:55.UAL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive university - a place where we all can be ourselves and reach our full potential in our work, learning and creative practice. 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.