Lecturer: Academic Support

The opportunity  

University of the Arts London (UAL) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced lecturer to play a key role in the delivery of our academic support provision.

Our aim in Academic Support is to enable students to fulfil their potential as confident, independent learners.

Based at Central Saint Martins (CSM), you will be a core member of the Academic Support team within the College, working with your colleagues from across the university to develop and deliver high quality support tailored to the needs of individuals and groups. You will be able to deliver this support in a range of blended learning environments and across courses within the Culture and Systems School. You will also implement and utilise inclusive practices to support students, recognising the diversity of the student population at CSM.

You will be able to demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge, expertise and experience in academic support and learning development, and be willing to contribute to scholarly activity, research and developing professional practice in this area. You will also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the subject disciplines taught at CSM.

About you

We are looking for someone who understands the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching in an art school context. You will be a well-qualified graduate with a teaching qualification, who has experience of teaching in further and/or higher education settings, who possesses experience of utilising pedagogic practice and blended learning.

In addition to this, you will be confident in addressing a range of students’ study requirements. This may include understanding academic vocabulary, reflective practices and assignment briefs, critical approaches to reading and writing, research skills, planning and time management, speaking and presentation skills, teamworking skills and evidencing learning outcomes.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 20^th February 2025, 23:55.

If you have any queries about this role, or wish to have a discussion about the specific requirements of the role, please do feel free to contact Richard Reynolds, at r.reynolds@csm.arts.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team via email at: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk

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.

Advert information