Job Title: Lecturer in Digital Design
School: Belfast School of Art
Salary: G7/8 (£38,273- £56,054)
Closing Date: 14th May 2024
Campus: Belfast
Reference Number: 027324
Full Time / Fixed Term until 30th June 2025
- ABOUT US -
We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland
Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.
- THE ROLE -
The postholder will contribute to teaching, research, enterprise and business engagement for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Digital Design with a focus on creative and commercial practices. They will undertake administrative duties related to undergraduate and postgraduate digital design programmes and engage in high quality research activities.
The postholder will provide teaching and academic support on BDes Digital Design, MDes UX and Service Design, Year 0 (Foundation in Art and Design) and related programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to an outstanding student experience at Ulster University’s Belfast School of Art in preparation for industry relevant specialisation and progression into professional life.
- ABOUT YOU -
- First or upper second-class honours degree in Digital Design, Interaction Design, Communication Design, or equivalent and significant experience.
- Have previous experience of teaching and assessment of Digital Design in higher education.
- Have extensive training / experience in / knowledge of the use of a wide range of digital design practices, methods and software (e.g., Figma), particularly in a commercial context.
Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.