Lecturer in Illustration (Teaching & Research) - UOD1815

Part time 0.4 FTE

Regarded as one of the top Art and Design colleges in the UK, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) continues to be at the forefront of creativity and innovation - both on a local and global platform. With world- wide credibility for first-class teaching and research, a plethora of accolades and a proud tradition of producing graduates who go on to be experts in their field, DJCAD offers a strong academic and creative culture that supports and encourages personal development in teaching and research.

To support our strategic plans for future developments, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to enhance the excellence in teaching and research in Illustration within DJCAD. The successful candidate would be expected to take an active role in the teaching of our successful Illustration programme and our PG programme.

You will contribute to the development of the teaching and research agendas, philosophy and strategies of the institution. Possessing considerable knowledge of the subject domain, you should be a team player, as well as demonstrating commitment and drive. You will enable students to develop and enhance their capacity to nurture their creative development and understanding in illustration, and to engage at an international level with peers in the creative industries and Higher Education. You will be expected to support colleagues in the strategic development of the core discipline.

Your priorities will include:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of undergraduate, taught postgraduate modules and programmes.
• Use innovative teaching methods to deliver high quality and effective teaching at all levels to equip students with the skills, attributes and experience required for their future careers.
• Actively pursue and develop a research agenda
• Develop strategies for connectivity between studio practice and theory, and between practice and industry
• Contribute to the research culture of the school through participation in workshops and seminars organised to allow discussion about research and other contemporary issues.

Who we're looking for:

• Extensive knowledge of theory and practice in the field of illustration.
• Evidence of innovative, excellent learning and teaching practice and reflection on modules, programmes or university-wide initiatives, including cross-School collaborations at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• The ability to motivate students and colleagues by demonstrating leadership in your subject and to work as part of a team to meet and promote University goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling the development of effective working relationships with students, colleagues and external stakeholders.

For further information about this position please contact:

Kirsty Macari at k.macari@dundee.ac.uk

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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