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Lecturer in Design Thinking

Publicerad 2024-10-10

The role

Within our multi-award-winning team at the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, we have a vacancy for part-time (up to three days a week) or full-time Lecturer(s) in Design Thinking. 

The Centre is a flagship component of the University of Bristol's strategy to further strengthen the links between education, research, entrepreneurship and innovation, and the leveraging of Bristol’s city and region as a unique asset on the international stage. 

Innovation is the application of creative solutions to real-world problems – and we are looking for individuals with practical industry experience who can guide, influence and inspire our innovators of the future. You may be a successful entrepreneur who is looking to give something back, or an innovator with a proven track record of product design success. You could also be an educator with a higher education background looking for your next exciting, inspiring position.

The aim of our innovation programme is to produce a new kind of highly skilled graduate whose training will enable them to change the world though new products, innovations and start-ups.


What will you be doing?

The role will involve the development and delivery of design thinking content at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and to undertake associated administrative duties as required. You will teach at a variety of levels and collaborate with academic colleagues to contribute to curriculum development. We are constantly looking to evolve our teaching, learning and assessment strategies and you will play a key role in that.

The post holder will play a central role in helping students, both individually and in groups, to develop innovative solutions to problems and enable change. You will use your knowledge, experience, qualifications and skills to inspire your students and to help them think differently. You will support the design and development of new or existing innovation and design thinking activities, initiatives and programmes, including specific projects, and non-accredited courses.


You should apply if

You have:

  • Expertise specialising in one or more of the following areas: Expertise of leading a design, innovation, or service design team, and/or directing design research and strategy programmes.A portfolio demonstrating design expertise utilizing human-centred design thinking methodologies along with strong design and prototyping skills to solve complex organizational challenges.
  • Significant experience of user research methodologies – including qualitative and quantitative.
  • Either teaching experience in a higher education institute (preferably at a Design School) or significant applied experience in a commercial / social context.
  • Experience of current debates, trends and issues relating to the expanding field of Design Thinking and /or Service Design.
  • Evidence of excellent organisational and administrative skills.
  • Evidence of ability to contribute effectively to the administration and management of the University of Bristol’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
  • Experience in developing, testing and iterating prototypes with users.

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