Senior Lecturer and Academic Course Leader: Photojournalism and Documentary Photography University of Gloucestershire

1.0 FTE 37 hours per week.

The School of Art and Design brings together courses such as Advertising, Fashion Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Photography, Photography – Editorial and Advertising, Photojournalism and Documentary Photography as well as Visual Communication, within three subject groups, Art, Design & Photography.

The School incorporates undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD study with excellence in teaching.

The purpose of this role

Applications are sought for the position of Senior Lecturer and Academic Course Leader in photojournalism and documentary photography. In addition to practical vocational experience of working within the fields of photojournalism and document photography, the ideal candidate will have relevant under and post-graduate qualifications and university teaching experience and be ready to lead an academic course of study.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and passionate teacher-researcher in the areas of photojournalism and documentary photography to join us in achieving our strategic priorities. To be successful in your appointment you will have experience in curriculum development and teaching at both under- and postgraduate levels and be committed to leading an exciting, strong course of study. The candidate will have a record of high quality teaching at undergraduate level, including conceptual development of critical ideas and integrating theory and practice.

A commitment to working within the context of a team and building on the successes of the many award winning courses within the School of Art & Design is also essential. This appointment provides an exciting opportunity to shape the learning of the future – if you’re ready to join us in making a difference and want to learn more about the School of Art and Design go to http://www.glos.ac.uk/faculties-and-schools/art-and-design/pages/school-of-art-and-design.aspx

Informal enquires about the position to Angus Pryor – Head of School, apryor@glos .ac.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th December 2016, applications must reach us by 9am.

Interview Date: Tuesday 20th December 2016.

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