Lecturer BA Illustration (Critical Studies)

About The Role

Falmouth University are seeking to recruit a Lecturer (Module Leader) for our level 6 critical studies module for our BA (Hons) Illustration course team on our Woodlane campus within The Falmouth School of Art. This exciting role will coincide with the roll out of a newly refreshed course structure and will include, the development of the course’s integrated critical studies curriculum, content creation and delivery of the Dissertation module in level 6 of the course.

The module currently requires the student to engage with an extended programme of research, leading to a written dissertation analysing a subject of their choice in terms of its historical, social and cultural context, normally within the area of visual communication.

Delivery takes the form of lectures, academic workshops and individual/group tutorials to support the students learning and provide ongoing formative feedback. You will work closely with the course team to align level 6 critical studies with the course narrative and vision and utilise innovative learning and teaching methods to support students in developing their research, critical analysis and writing skills.

This role will also involve responsibilities related to assisting the Course Leader and other Critical Studies staff to coordinate and support the development of each student’s Critical Studies journey throughout the three years of their course, personal tutoring, and more widely, teaching policy. You may also be required to assess some 1st and 2nd year essays and if appropriate to your research, you may also be involved in the supervision of doctoral candidates. All Lecturers are encouraged to engage in research and innovation. You can find the description of this module on our curriculum management system here.

About You

The successful candidate for this role will have good experience in teaching Critical Studies preferably within an HE setting and have knowledge and experience in the broad context of illustration. An additional knowledge of Art & Design history is desirable. You will have good communication skills, and the commitment to deliver an excellent learning experience for students, working as part of an experienced academic team, supporting a diverse and international undergraduate cohort. The successful candidate should also have experience of producing some asynchronous/filmed content in support of the curriculum.

We are also looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

• A developed awareness of academic referencing protocols
• An ability to teach academic writing skills within an HE context
• An adaptable and engaging teaching practice
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Well-developed administrative abilities
• An ambition to develop their own research profile

Applications from candidates that are also able to teach practice based elements of the course are welcome. For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above. The closing date for the position is Sunday 14 May 2023. The interviews are due to be held on Tuesday 23 May 2023.

About Us

As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:

• Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%.

• 35 days + 8 days bank holiday.

• Relocation Assistance to 10% of salary.

• Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)

• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)

Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full. Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.