Associate Lecturer

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The opportunity
We are seeking a theory-informed photojournalist or documentary photographer to join the BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography course as an Associate Lecturer. The role includes actively supporting students across the Photography programme, with a particular focus on international community building at undergraduate level. As part of the Photography programme, you will be responsible for delivering practical and theoretical sessions in photojournalism and documentary photography and undertaking assessment. Experience in the following areas is required:
Innovative and reflexive approach to teaching and community building, considering equality, diversity, and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching and assessment (essential).
Evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/ or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of Photojournalism and Documentary Photography and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College, and University (essential).
Mandarin speaker (desirable).
Proficient Capture One user (desirable).
About you
Your main responsibility will be preparation, teaching, administration and assessment of a unit or part of a unit. You will make a significant contribution to the quality of learning and support our students receive in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully.
You will work closely with other academic staff on the course, including the Course Leader.
You must be resident in the UK to be considered for Associate Lecturer vacancies.
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive 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.
We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.
We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.
Our culture
We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.
With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.
**Vacancy Id**: 11327
**College / Service**: London College of Communication
**Location**: LCC - Elephant and Castle, London UK
**Salary**: £61.53 per hour of teaching and associated duties (enhanced)
**Contract**: Fixed Term
**Term**: Part time - tba hours per week
by: 25 October 2024 at 16:00
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