Lecturer in Service Design
Publicerad 2024-11-26
Job Info
Job Identification: 11492 Locations: Evolution House, Edinburgh, EH1 2LE, GB(100% On-campus) Organization: Edinburgh University Group Department: Design Apply Before: 05/12/2024, 00:59 Health and Safety Requirements: No key hazards identified for this post Criminal Record Check: No criminal record check required Contract Type: Open Ended Job Schedule: Full time Grade: UE08 Number of Openings: 1 Job Function: Lectureships
Job Description
Grade UE08: £49,250 to £60,321 per annum
School of Design / Edinburgh College of Art / CAHSS
Full-time: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Open-ended: permanent
The Opportunity
The Edinburgh College of Art is recruiting for a full time, Lecturer in Service Design on an open-ended basis.
This is a new lectureship appointment in Service Design which will apply the successful candidate’s capabilities in design, research, teaching, impact, and knowledge exchange within the School of Design in the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) and the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI). The post holder will work with colleagues within these areas, with the immediate priority of teaching and teaching-related administrative responsibilities in existing Undergraduate BA Product Design and EFIs interdisciplinary postgraduate MSc Service Management and Design programme.
Skills and Attributes for Success
A PhD in an appropriate discipline, and/or possession of commensurate extensive experience in design practice, service design, policy engagement, or other highly appropriate fields for contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate design teaching programmes. Knowledge and experience of best practices in teaching and learning methods, and demonstrable ability to teach service design to undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Demonstrated ability to lead, conduct, publish, and otherwise disseminate world-leading design research in peer-reviewed journals, exhibitions and books and/or evidence of impactful design thought leadership through public talks, blogposts, contributions to policy white papers or other public engagement. Knowledge and familiarity with related debates in cognate fields such as product design, service innovation, design thinking, design research, data-driven innovation, human-computer interaction, systemic design and their contribution to the wider contexts of design’s role in changing global contexts. Possession of excellent and effective written and oral communication skills in a range of contexts (e.g., teaching, oral presentations, and publications), as well as good communication and interpersonal skills. Being proactive, flexible and self motivated. Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within interdisciplinary teams. A demonstrable commitment to the principles and practices of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace Click to view a copy of the full.
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
A competitive salary £49,250 - 60,321 per annum An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.
