Lecturer (Module Leader) BA Visual Communication (Online)

About The Role
For more than 120 years, we've been at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Building on that heritage, we're now harnessing the power of digital technology to ensure we're making an impact in the future economy.
The creative culture at our core is not confined to our Cornwall campuses; with our online degrees established in 2016, students can explore their creative potential from anywhere, whilst being taught by our academic community with real industry connections. We are committed to continuing to expand our horizons and moving our online portfolio forward.
In support of this we are looking to recruit a Module Leader to join the BA (Hons) Visual Communication (Online) team within the Institute of Photography at Falmouth University. This Module Leader will work alongside the staff team to write, design, curate, record and deliver level 6 modules to a global cohort of students. Alongside the development of the new curriculum, you will be responsible for pastoral support, and academic guidance via emails, one to ones and our online studio space. You will work closely with the course leader and online tutors to ensure best possible student experience.
 
Module Leaders are vital to the success and vibrancy of our online courses. As well as creating exciting, engaging, relevant and contemporary content you will oversee the students learning experience in level 6 alongside the course leader. The modules are primarily asynchronous (not undertaken in real-time), online tutors work with the students and deliver live sessions, module leaders oversee the online tutors and students in their modules and are involved in reviewing and making enhancements to their modules each year.
About You
Educated to Masters level, with industry experience as a photographer/illustrator/designer, the ideal candidate will have experience in working with groups of students from diverse backgrounds at HE level. Student focused, well organised, and digitally literate you will be running live tutorials, webinars, online workshops and providing support for a group of staff and students. You will have specialist knowledge working in design/illustration/photography. Previous teaching experience is required. You will have excellent communication skills, and the commitment to deliver an excellent online learning experience for students. You will also have knowledge of assessment and pastoral support.
 
We are looking to hear from candidates who also have the following skills/experience: 

• An understanding of the principles and practicalities of online learning
• Industry experience in Photography/Illustration/Design
• Strong connections with industry and professional practice
• Excellent digital literacy 
• Excellent interpersonal, organisation and presentation skills HE Teaching experience

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.
 
If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email [email protected] or Sarah Langford, Course Leader, [email protected]
 
Due to the online nature of this role, it can be worked remotely, however the successful candidate must be based within the UK. 
 
The closing date for the position is Tuesday 20 February 2024.
About Us

In return for you hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including:
  
 - Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%
 - Life Assurance
 - 35 days + 8 days bank holiday
 - Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
 - Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
 - Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
 - Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
 - Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme

Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs.

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.