Associate Lecturer

Royal College of Art; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in design education is seeking an Associate Lecturer for their Design Futures programme. This exciting part-time role focuses on delivering the Design Innovation: Venture Creation elective, equipping postgraduate students with the skills to transform concepts into viable business models. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in entrepreneurship and experience working with diverse sectors. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that values creativity and collaboration, making a significant impact on the next generation of design innovators.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching design students in entrepreneurship and venture creation.
• Strong understanding of design innovation's impact on business and society.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching for the Design Innovation elective.
• Guide students in creating actionable business plans.
• Foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching postgraduate design students

Entrepreneurship

Business model innovation

Mentorship

Collaborative working

Communication skills

Education

Relevant postgraduate degree

Job description

Associate Lecturer, Design Futures - School of Design (0.3FTE, fixed-term)

Date advertised

23 December 2024 - 7 January 2025

School/Area

School of Design

Programme/Department

Design Futures

Required hours

Part Time

Site

Kensington & Battersea, London, United Kingdom

Post: Associate Lecturer (AL)
Department/School: Design Futures / School of Design
Grade: 8
FTE: 0.3, Fixed-term until 22 March 2025
Location: Kensington

The MDes Design Futures programme at the Royal College of Art is seeking an Associate Lecturer to deliver the elective unit Design Innovation: Venture Creation. This part-time, fixed-term position is for 10 weeks, commencing the week of 20 January 2025, with teaching taking place in person on Wednesdays at the RCA’s Battersea campus.

The Design Innovation: Venture Creation elective equips postgraduate students with the skills to transform product or service concepts into viable and ethically sound value propositions and business models. The ideal candidate will have expertise in teaching topics related to entrepreneurship, business model innovation, and working with industry, public sector, or social enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching for the Design Innovation: Venture Creation elective.
• Guide students in translating design concepts into actionable business plans.
• Provide mentorship and feedback to help students develop economically and ethically sustainable value propositions.
• Collaborate with the programme team to ensure alignment with the overall objectives of the Design Futures programme.
• Contribute to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable experience teaching postgraduate design students in areas such as entrepreneurship, business model innovation, or venture creation.
• Proven ability to work with industry, public sector organisations, or social enterprises to foster innovative outcomes.
• A strong understanding of the relationship between design innovation, business, and societal impact.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative working and student support.

The Royal College of Art (RCA) aims to foster an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students and stakeholders are respected.

We recognise the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings and how this strengthens our research and enhances our teaching. In order for RCA to remain a world-leading institution we are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout all of our processes, from application through to appointment.

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