Lecturer Creative Advertising

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint an advertising creative specialist, ideally with industry experience, who will lead on core production modules that contribute towards the building of a final portfolio ahead of student entry into the job market. You will be well qualified and highly committed in all elements of creative practice across a range of media with specific expertise in both art direction and copywriting. You will have the capacity to teach to live briefs and have the necessary industry contacts to generate them. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite is a requirement. The appointee will be expected to carry out all core activities in three areas: learning and teaching; research, knowledge transfer and professional impact; and administration, management, leadership and citizenship; and

Main Activities and Responsibilities:

Core Activities - Learning and Teaching

• Prepare innovative educational materials to deliver high quality teaching as evidenced by strong module feedback and high student success on taught modules, as appropriate, in the subject area.
• Undertake module co-ordination/leadership, as appropriate, including contributing to the development of specified, high quality modules/courses which meet students’ needs as specified by the Head of Division.
• Prepare, invigilate, mark and moderate assessments, in accordance with University policies and procedures, providing provide timely and effective feedback to students.
• Contribute to the practice based learning of students, fieldtrips, residentials and other student activities as required from time to time, including degree shows.
• Provide personal tutoring to individual students in accordance with University policies and procedures as required from time to time.

Core Activities - Research, Knowledge Transfer and Professional Impact

• Remain abreast of the developments in the relevant academic discipline.
• Actively support School/University activities that promote or develop research, KT and professional practice.

Core Activities - Administration, Management, Leadership and Citizenship

• Support for the core business of the School, including participation in the processes for the recruitment, selection, enrolment, and induction of students, attendance at
• University recruitment events visits to partner schools and other marketing initiatives etc.
• Administrative duties required for the smooth running of the School, including monitoring attendance, maintaining assessment records and carrying out module evaluations, in accordance with the regulations of the time.
• Attendance and participation meetings related to the subject area delivery and development, including Course Boards.
• Examination Boards and other Divisional, School and University meetings.
• External engagement as appropriate (with the professional discipline, local community, schools and colleges, employers, international partners).
• Demonstrate positive attitude, actions and commitment across all areas of activity including EDI.

Selection Criteria

Candidates are expected to meet most of the following PS criteria: Qualifications A good honours degree in a relevant subject with an appropriate subject specialism and potentially a postgraduate qualification or relevant professional experience or PhD in an appropriate or closely related discipline. Teaching Experience Evidence of ability to meet the teaching needs of the School at degree level. Pedagogy Evidence of a reflective and thoughtful approach to pedagogy with emphasis on: effective communication; the use of stimulating and effective learning and teaching strategies; and the development of effective blended learning strategies. Academic Management and Planning Able to demonstrate an ability to successfully undertake the management of projects. Supporting Students Ability to work as a team member to enhance the quality of taught provision,increase levels of student satisfaction, improve levels of student retention, progression and employability, and support student enterprise activities. Research and Scholarship, Enterprise, and Professional Engagement Evidence of achievement or potential to make a substantial contribution to the work of the Division and School in respect of at least one of the following three areas: Research and Scholarship Evidence of ability to contribute to the scholarly profile of the Division and where appropriate, to enhance the School’s REF submission profile. Enterprise Potential to contribute to the income generating activities of the Division through, inter alia, consultancy, CPD provision, KTPs, and contributing expertise to support Enterprise Centre projects. Professional Engagement Ability to link professional/industry experience to pedagogic practice to enhance the student experience and promote student employability. Ability to contribute to curriculum, module and course development to enhance the Division’s portfolio.

Communication and IT skills

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills including: oral, written/literacy, numeracy and presentation, underpinned by the ability to use IT to support students and discharge administrative responsibilities: MS Office and Outlook. Evidence of the use of VLEs in teaching (e.g. Moodle).

Values and Behaviours

Able to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity, and its practical application within the context of the University’s Behavioural Framework.

Notes To Application

Please state clearly on your covering letter the post title and reference number for which you are applying. Applicants should submit a covering letter addressing the main activities and selection criteria for the post and attach a current CV. Please include among your referees persons who can testify to your recent experience in the field of work for which you are applying. All appointments are subject to the receipt of references satisfactory to the University. It is standard procedure to apply for references only for the successful candidate. Offers of appointment are subject to proof of permission to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and original documentary evidence will be required. Medical Screening The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical screening questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination prior to a written offer of employment being made. Training and Development Staff appointed without a teaching qualification or at least two years’ teaching experience in further or higher education are allocated a place on the University’s teaching staff induction and will be supported to gain an academic teaching qualification by an appropriate route. Duties and Hours of Work The nature of this post is such that the post-holder is expected to work such hours as are reasonably necessary in order to fulfil your duties and responsibilities. For full-time posts, formal scheduled teaching responsibilities should not exceed 18 hours in any week or a total of 550 in the teaching year. Teaching Year The teaching year will not normally exceed 38 weeks, of which 2 weeks will be spent on teachingrelated administration. While some flexibility may be required in organising the teaching year, the post-holder would not (except with prior agreement) be required to undertake more than 14 consecutive weeks of teaching at any one time. Holidays The University’s academic holiday year runs from 1 August to 31 July. Annual leave entitlement for a full-time post is 35 days, in addition to statutory Bank Holidays and discretionary holiday. Salary Scale The Lecturer post is graded at Grade 7 (spine points 30 - 36) of the University’s single spine. As this role is part-time the salary will be pro-rated. Pension The University offers automatic membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS). The TPS is a contributory defined benefit ‘final salary' scheme and provides a lump sum and regular income after retirement. Further details of contribution rates and the scheme can be found at the Teachers’ Pension website: Return of Application Form Please follow the instructions under the relevant vacancy on the LSBU website and upload your application form. You will receive an email confirmation that your application has been received. A further letter will be sent only to short listed candidates. If you have not heard from the University within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Equal Opportunities Policy Statement The University is committed to equality of opportunity both as an employer and as an educational institution. The University will promote good relations among its staff and students and will create conditions which contribute to the full development and potential of all its members. No smoking policy Applicants will wish to note that the University has a no smoking policy which means that smoking will not be permitted anywhere in the University buildings.