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Offer: Lecturer in Contextual and Theoretical Studies:Job description:Job location: Elephant and Castle, London The opportunity University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking a Lecturer in Contextual and Theoretical Studies to join us on a part time basis. Contextual and Theoretical Studies (CTS) occupy a central position across the Design School at LCC and underpin all UG courses with a framework of critical, contextual and theoretical thinking which supports students in becoming confident in the research, analysis, critique and presentation of knowledge linked to their emerging design interests. You will work collaboratively with course teams to deliver CTS in an embedded framework, deploying specialist skills to develop pedagogy and the curriculum that connects critical thinking with design practice. You'll also be responsible for pastoral support of a group of students. A collaborative approach to teaching at the intersection of theory and practice is essential to this function. Working as part of a vibrant and research-focused team, you'll undertake teaching, curriculum development, administration and assessment of units, as well as on-going scholarship within a programme. Reporting to the CTS Coordinator, you will work collaboratively with UG course leaders and lecturers, as well as administrative and academic support staff. The function offers an exciting opportunity to take an active function in the development of the CTS curriculum as the Design School works on interconnecting theory and practice across different design disciplines. The curriculum seeks to embed key principles and shared values centred on climate, racial and social justice, as suggested by the Responsible Design Framework. About you You'll be someone who can combine teaching and assessment practice at Higher Education level with knowledge and critical knowledge of the social, cultural, environmental, political and economic issues that shape contemporary design practices and theoretical discourses. You'll have a background in design history, material or visual culture studies, or connected fields. You'll have specialist skills in one of the following design areas: graphic design history and theory, branding history and theory, illustration history and theory. You'll be able to apply innovative digital approaches to teaching and learning and be able to apply your own research, including pedagogic research, to the development of learning and assessment practice and innovative approaches to course development and delivery. You'll have an capability to communicate, collaborate and work within teams across different professional groups. We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an broad range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities - UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd. To apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 27th May 2024, at 17:00. If you have any queries about this function or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, Contact Us by Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985. Our culture UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and lgain - 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 Staff Support Networks. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, discapability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility. Skills:
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