Global University Systems
Job title:
Programme Leader / Course Director in Foundation Programmes
Company
Global University Systems
Job description
Who we areLondon College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is where the latest in art and creative thinking meets advanced business skills. The college’s ground-breaking degrees, diplomas and courses are designed to reward students’ artistic talent with career success. Aided by its association with the University for the Creative Arts, it delivers high-quality courses while fostering strong industry connections, ensuring students and staff can thrive in the dynamic creative economy. Graduating students leave LCCA as ambitious, passionate and highly creative individuals who are well-placed to embark on a successful career in their chosen specialisation.The RoleTo oversee the teaching, curriculum development and delivery of the course, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the course, related academic staff and students. The Course Director’s role is key to the management of the course and ensuring the curriculum and assessments are up to date, coherent and support the needs of students to ensure they successfully progress. The Course Director will lead a team of academics and have a strong track record in teaching and supporting students across all levels. The role holder will be expected to engage in scholarship to address changes within industry and work wit ha number of stakeholders across the College.The foundation programme is taught over the weekend and evenings, and this position will be contracted over the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and include evenings too. Details of which, will be provided to you at the interview stage.Management and Performance of CourseTo be responsible for performance and quality of the designated course by monitoring and responding to key information and metrics, including student feedback.To lead course team meetings, course committee meetings and organise and prepare for examination boards.To undertake general course management responsibilities including lesson planning, teaching, curriculum development, assessment design and administration.To ensure arrangements are in place for effective course delivery and administration, including recruitment, admissions, timetabling and induction through collaboration with appropriate colleagues.To maintain strong links with related industries and professional bodies, keeping up to date with latest developments in the subject area.To manage the course across modes of delivery (evening and weekends) for which you will have separate support staff.To undertake continuous personal and professional development, and to support it for any staff you manage through effective use of the College’s Planning, Review and Appraisal scheme and staff development opportunities.To support the engagement and retention of students to ensure progression and attainment on the degree course.Curriculum DevelopmentTo work with the academic team, contributing to curriculum development and the review and development of cross-disciplinary teaching strategies.Lead the activities associated with course and curriculum development, including validation, accreditation and course monitoring.Teaching, Learning and AssessmentTo manage the overall programme of teaching and assessment on the course, including liaison with the staff team.Take lead responsibility for implementation and delivery of the College’s teaching and learning related strategies and policies at a course level.To fully utilise the College’s and other information and communication technologies in order to facilitate and enhance students’ learning experiences and organisational effectiveness.Quality AssuranceTo produce an annual course monitoring report and ensure the continuous improvement and development of the course.To set, promote and maintain appropriate educational and professional standards of good practice in teaching, delivery and curriculum development.To monitoring student progress and maintaining appropriate records.Ensure compliance with course performance expectations within the HE sector, including regulatory requirement of the OFS, other Regulatory standards and our partners.Qualifications/EducationEssentialRelevant BA and postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience.DesirablePhD or higher level research degreeTeaching qualification (PG cert or equivalent)
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:04:58 GMT
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