Architect Job: Senior Lecturer – Contextual and Theoretical Studies

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.

The Senior Lecturer in Contextual and Theoretical Studies is responsible for leadership in teaching, curriculum development and on-going scholarship within a programme, focusing on the delivery of four CTS units. This includes hybrid delivery with a focus on optionality and inter-disciplinarily. The post-holder will work collaboratively within the CTS team and staff across all eight undergraduate courses in the school, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions.

Why choose us?
London College of Communication is part of University of the Arts London and is a pioneering world leader in creative communications education.

For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality.

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.

Your profile
You will have an undergraduate degree and expertise in one of the following areas: creative and cultural industries, design, art, architecture histories and theories, visual cultures, visual studies, design studies, cultural and critical studies, design and curatorial studies, or associated subject.

You will have experience of teaching & assessment in a higher education environment (permanent, fractional, or hourly paid contract). We are especially interested in candidates committed to inclusive pedagogy, social and climate justice, and advancing equity in their teaching practice.

You will collaborate and work effectively within teams and across different professional groups to develop the curriculum in innovative and critical directions.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 13 September 2022 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse 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 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.