Course Tutor – Masters of Business Administration

Employer: University of the Arts London
Location: CSM - King's Cross, London UK
Salary: £43,512 - £51,996 per annum pro rata
Contract: Part time
Hours: Part time

Job description

The opportunity

We are looking to recruit a Course Tutor on MBA based in the Culture and Enterprise Programme at Central Saint Martins.  

MBA places creative practice and social engagement at the heart of future leadership and through an approach combining critical and analytical thinking, the course develops students to challenge existing business practice through creative and innovative approaches to effect positive change in a complex world.  

Our students learn key skills to develop as agile and resilient leaders who engage constructively, creatively and confidently with the uncertain to transform systems, cultures and communities.  

As the Course Tutor, you will play a key role in the course, undertaking teaching, assessment, unit management/coordination and curriculum development.  

You will input into course leadership and management and the ongoing development of future strategy. As Course Tutor, you will also take responsibility as a tutor for Year 1 and Year 2 cohorts and as well as teaching and learning responsibilities, the Course tutor will also be responsible for duties including but not limited to; co-planning of units, coordination of inductions, up-keep of student attendance, Showcase planning, and development and some academic administration. 

The MBA is a low-residency course that is delivered through block teaching across intensive weekends and evening webinars. As Course Tutor, you are expected to work flexibly and support face-to-face activities and online teaching provisions as needed. 

You will also work closely with colleagues from other departments in CSM and Birkbeck including, Academic Support, Student Services and the wider college community.  

With the course having undergone Course reapproval in 2022 there is immediate opportunity to be part of a progressive course team in reviewing and reframing the course curriculum, design and delivery, with particular attention on how the course engages with identity and diversity, contested notions of culture, the emergencies of social injustice and climate change, and new relations between conventional and digital environments. 

Why join us 

Central Saint Martins’ world-leading reputation for arts and design education stems from the creative energy of its staff and students and the stellar achievements of its graduates nationally and internationally. The nine programmes at Central Saint Martins while challenging the boundaries of their discipline understand that what we do is always connected to others. Our community goes beyond building, beyond disciplines and beyond borders. From local neighbours to global partners, Central Saint Martins collaborates with others to build knowledge and transform objects, systems and lives for the better. We understand that good things happen when people work together. 

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.  

About you

An experienced teacher/academic at PG level, you will also have experience of assessment, admissions, management and organisations of an interdisciplinary postgraduate course. You have a good understanding of Academic leadership with experience of maintaining and enhancing standards and student experience is desirable. Experienced in the fields of Business, Management and Strategy, you will also be effective in communicating to diverse audiences in inclusive and accessible ways.  You will also have a key role in supporting the Course Leader in the day-to-day management of the course as well as delivery, development and coordination of the course including teaching, assessment unit management, curriculum development and research as appropriate for the MBA. 

You will also support the Course Leader in managing a team of Associate Lecturers, alumni and guest speakers.  

The successful candidate will also oversee the course through the expansion of the curriculum at a time of social, technological and ecological change.  

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.  

If you have any queries about this role please contact the CSM Resourcing Team email: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk. 

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility. 

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

Closing date: 11 November 2024, 11:55 pm