Part time permanent
Location: York
Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum (£23,613 to £28,889 pro rata)
Introduction to YSJ university
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The School
Design, clustered within the School of the Arts, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. Product Design sits alongside Animation, Games Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and User Experience Design at undergraduate level. Our postgraduate provision includes MA Animation, MA Interior Design, MSc Product Design, and an MA in Virtual and Augmented Realities.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate Product Design provision. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will have a profile as a product designer and maker with necessary teaching experience. We aim to grow our digital capability and develop further new technology use in the subject. Your role will support industry collaborations and live project development. Teaching will include undergraduate and taught postgraduate.
Required Skills and Experience
Expertise in the area of applied technologies for product design (Industrial Design) including electronics and digital design to support prototyping and delivery of functionality. Fusion360, and the adobe creative suite with particular focus on Photoshop and InDesign are essential.
The range of teaching and student support includes; Inclusive and social design, embedded and emerging technologies, sustainability and ethical practices, digital / craft practices for materials and manufacturing processes, regenerative and biomaterials, design for health and wellbeing or public engagement.
Further Information
For informal enquiries please contact Associate Head: Simon Harrison via e-mail at s.harrison@yorksj.ac.uk.
The selection process will include a 45 minute interview and a 10 minute presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
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