Course Director in Foundation Programmes

The Course Director’s role is central to create the engagement and retentions of new cohorts entering LCCA. The experiential approach to teaching and learning at LCCA is part of the DNA of the College and the Foundation Course Director will lead a varied team to create holistic learning experiences, that will ensure the progression of students onto the different programmes that the College offers. The candidate must have an impeccable track record in successfully progressing students, as well strong industry links that will enhance and enrich the blended nature of delivery foundation courses. The successful candidate will have a strong teaching record and experience of teaching at Foundation level and a blend of creative practice / design subjects and creative business or strength in one of these subject disciplines.

This is an opportunity for the role-holder to work with the Director of Programmes in this new curriculum area for the College. The role holder will be expected to engage in research to address aspects across the foundation industries including subject territory specific. The role holder will also be expected to support the recruitment process to Foundation and partner relationships and to contribute to extra-curriculum activities

The foundation programme is thought over the weekend and evenings, and this position will be contracted over the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and include evenings too. Details of which, will be provided to you at the interview stage.

Qualifications:

• Relevant BA and postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience
• PhD or Higher level research degree
• Teaching qualification (PG Cert of equivalent)- all post holders will be expected to complete a PGCERT in education during their employment at LCCA if they do not currently hold one.
• Fellowship (or Higher) of the Higher Education Academy
• Has full and active membership of the main professional bodies representing Fashion/Design/Business I.E. CMI and similar

Knowledge & Skills

• Applies an inquiring, innovative and reflexive approach to teaching
• Considers equality, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching practice
• Shows commitment to understanding the range of students’ experiences within a course
• Ability to motivate and work in a collaborative way with staff and students
• Demonstrate, promote and facilitate collaborative ways of working across the organisation

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

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