Lecturer in Communications and Media (Multimedia Production)

We are looking to recruit a leader in multimedia production to join our team of academics, creatives and practitioners working in the Communications and Media programme at London College of Communication. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and delivering creative and multimedia production teaching for content creation across platforms (e.g. creative writing, audio and visual, social media content creation, and digital and web based design). You will be involved in creative pedagogy and implementing an innovative approach to theory and practice in communications and media. You will join our team of academics, creatives and practitioners working in the Communications and Media programme at London College of Communication. The programme consists of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Advertising, Media Communications, Contemporary Media Cultures, and Public Relations. You will work collaboratively with course teams, deploying specialist expertise to develop curriculum and practice in innovative, creative, and critical directions. We have a commitment to building our creative capacity and your role will be pivotal in helping us to achieve this.

You will have specific focus on multimedia production, content creation, skills-based and creative pedagogy. Current specialisms may include but are not limited to: multimedia production, content creation for web and social media, immersive media technologies, moving image production, multi-platform storytelling, and their critical contexts. Industry and/or professional expertise including partnership and network building, collaborative work and/or mentoring are desirable.

You will proactively contribute to curriculum development and creative pedagogy that stimulate thought and practice and promote diversity and inclusivity.

Why choose us?

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 bring an advanced knowledge of your subject area and be able to apply this to broader processes of change and future directions, through innovative pedagogy, knowledge exchange and/or research. You will hold a qualification in a relevant discipline at least to postgraduate level and/or have a substantial track record in industry alongside experience of teaching in HE. You will have a strong commitment to the advancement of your field through research or knowledge exchange and be able to identify potential sources of funding and industry engagement.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985

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.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.

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