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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Product Design / Visual Communication / Fine Art

Full-time at Laowai Here in Chongqing

Salary Range: £25,000 - £28,000 (Lecturer)
£30,000 - £35,000 (Senior Lecturer)


Introduction:

The programmes begin in September 2019, are a combination of broad-based preparation courses and joint/articulation programmes between SFAI and UK HEIs. The curriculum covers a range of skills and subjects, and applications are welcomed from individuals with experience in Product Design; Industrial Design; Automotive Design; Furniture Design; Interactive Design; Visual Communication; Graphic Design; Graphic Advertisement; Illustration; Animation; Photography; Fine Art - or closely related discipline. An ability to teach the essential history and theory of the subject would be an advantage.

To contribute to the successful delivery of AIK courses, at foundation, undergraduate and pre-masters level, designed to prepare students for application and progression to further study in the UK (or other English - speaking countries); to work with Chinese academic colleagues in the School of Design at SFAI and AIK’s UK partner institutions, to develop and deliver new academic provision; to maintain appropriate standards of quality in teaching, assessment and curriculum and programme monitoring and development.


Main Roles and Responsibilities:

·to contribute to course delivery in teaching and assessment at foundation, undergraduate, and pre-masters levels, and to the development of programmes and curricula through the monitoring and review processes

·to ensure that courses, projects and content are appropriately designed and integrated within the relevant programme structure(s) and delivered accordingly

·to contribute to the planning and organisation of course delivery in terms of resources, logistics and timetabling, ensuring that all students are adequately inducted into workshop processes, and related Health & Safety

·to work with Chinese subject specialist academics in SFAI, guiding and mentoring, where appropriate

·to work with visiting academics and industry specialists in the delivery of live project briefs, student commissions or competitions

·to work with external partners in local and regional industry, in the development of commercial short courses, summer schools, or training and development opportunities, and to deliver such provision as appropriate

·to provide academic and career development guidance to students, and liaise with SFAI staff, and pastoral and student support services, as appropriate

·to maintain accurate records of student progress and development, in liaison with AIK Registry and administrative support staff

·to participate in the recruitment and selection of applicants, through promotion events, admissions exercises and portfolio interviews, as appropriate

·to liaise as appropriate with academic or administrative staff from partner institutions overseas, in relation to student applications or progression

·to promote AIK and its partner institutions in a positive and pro-active manner

·to identify opportunities for, and undertake, personal and professional development, as appropriate and feasible, in consultation with Line Manager [Course Leader: to support staff in personal and professional development, and conduct staff review and appraisal processes]

·to perform duties consistent with the role as may be required by Line Manager, or by AIK Senior Management


Requirements:

-in depth knowledge and professional capability in a relevant subject specialism or associated field

-ability to develop engaging and stimulating pedagogical models

-development of curriculum content underpinning practice with theory and critical thinking

-excellent organizational and administrative skills

-excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing

-understanding of the requirements of UK creative Higher Education, and of the needs and expectations of international students in the UK

-understanding of ability to deliver and develop learner-centred pedagogy

-cultural understanding and sensitivity, in the context of transnational education

-teaching and assessment in UK Higher Education, in creative subjects

-design, development and delivery of projects, modules, courses or programmes

-postgraduate qualification in a related subject

-Native or fluent English speaker


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