Senior Lecturer: Graduate Employability Lead for Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon

Job Description

As Senior Lecturer: Graduate Employability Lead for Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon (CCW), you will assume responsibility for the academic leadership and management of employability focused student experiences across the colleges. You will be in theunique position as an academic working across the schools and programmes, tailoring your delivery to recognise the needs of Fine Art, Performance and Design.You will take responsibility for the design, development and delivery of the Diploma in professionalstudies (DPS). DPS is an optional year delivered at the end of stage 2. You will support course teams as the programme develops, recognising the breadth of employment and enterprise opportunities. You will lead, develop and deliver the Collaborative and Collectivepractices unit across CCW; the unit brings students together to work collaboratively during stage 2.You will support course teams, deploying specialist expertise to deliver and develop pedagogy in line with a commitment to employability skills, supportingeffective delivery of Creative attributes framework curriculum content. (https://about-ual/teaching-and-learning-exchange/careers-and-employability/creative-attributes-framework) You will preside over the day-to-day management of employability/ enterprisefocused experiences across CCW, including all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of students as well as resource allocation, whilst observing and implementing the policies and procedures of the University and the colleges. The successful applicantwill play a key role in the recruitment and ongoing development of employability/enterprise, which is of strategic importance to the colleges.Why choose us UAL is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputationsin art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We offer generous leave, an attractive pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocationassistance is available.Your profileYou will need a postgraduate and /or undergraduate qualification appropriate to the subject area of performance, fine art or design, and or professional practice. Experience of course administration, pedagogic innovation,assessment processes and procedures are also essential for the role. You will have a broad approach to professional practice and employability, sensitive to the differences related to performance, fine art and Design as represented across CCW.To inspire studentsand staff alike, you must be a leading practitioner in your field, always up to date with the latest developments in professional practice. You will maintain strong links with design practitioners from a wide range of professions, subjects and disciplinesand build collaborative links with a range of institutions and employers. You will have confidence in managing large groups and communicating in a range of learning environments, including teaching via online platforms, on site large and small studio spaces,lecture theatres and seminar spaces.If you have any queries about this, please contact: Christine Crouch, Staffing Administrator, email: jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk.To apply, please click the apply button.Closing date: 15 August 2021 23:55.UAL is committed to creatingdiverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and StaffSupport 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.Candidatesare advised to submit applications early.