Lecturer (LCCA)

Company Description

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA)  is a dedicated institution specialising in business management, creative business and leadership & management programmes, where we foster the entrepreneurial spirit in our students!

With LCCA’s pedagogic approach to experiential blended learning, coupled with our broad network of industry connections and aided by our association with University of the Creative Arts (UCA) including, various well-established industry brands, we empower our students get a real-world learning experience by working within the business world or creative industries and shaping a career in the sector.

At the very heart of our vision is a student-centred learning and teaching methodology which is progressive, forward-thinking, modern, and designed to meet our learners’ needs.

LCCA courses are unique in that, they may be taught across the week (in the day); in two evenings in the week and at the weekend and follow a blended learning approach. We currently have full-time and part-time, evenings and weekend-only opportunities available that can be discussed at the interview to match against your preference and lifestyle!

Position

Position: Lecturer - various positions available within the fields of

• Business Management
• Business Management & Hospitality
• English
• Social Sciences
• Art, Fashion and Graphic Design

Contract Type: Permanent; full time and part-time positions available. We operate on a flexible model of working which allows for flexible working across the seven days, which suits you and us as an organisation!

Location: Tower Hill and Aldgate

At LCCA, we’ve had huge uptake in student numbers and this demand had led us to adopt a 7- day operational model of working. As such, we’re looking for lecturers across a range of modes – daytime, evenings, and weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). We are more than happy to consider working patterns to suit individual needs.

We are looking for individuals who are progressive, forward-thinking and engage in innovative teaching methods, including blended learning and chunk experiential learning.

You will be able to combine traditional classroom teaching with digital tools to engage our diverse range of student in their learning journey!

You will have experience of contemporary creative practice and be able to work across both analogue and digital formats and be able to communicate a broad range of practical and theoretical issues through hands on teaching and workshops. Ability to inspire and motivate students is a must. Experience of academic and administrative management is desirable.

You will have a good honours and master’s degree and recent experience of Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE) teaching, and detailed knowledge of contemporary practice within one or more subject areas.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to design and deliver units of study that introduce and develop the complex range of theoretical and practical concerns of the discipline
• Demonstrate an understanding of assessment practice including how to assess the work and progress of students and provide constructive, developmental and challenging feedback
• Demonstrate relevant professional networks and relationships that bring expert external knowledge to student learning, employment and enterprise
• Effectively plan and manage workload, prioritising work to meet deadlines and achieve personal, team and course objectives

Other information

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at LCCA. Just click on the 'Apply' button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. we do not offer visa sponsorship.

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at LCCA and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

LCCA is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.