Practitioner in Residence

Purpose of Role:

The Practitioner in Residence will contribute to the ongoing mission of the University to integrate internationally excellent practice for UAL students and staff, engaging with colleagues across Knowledge Exchange, Teaching and Research pathways and enriching the curriculum, with a particular emphasis on moving image and screen practices.

The Practitioner in Residence will be expected to show academic leadership and connect with the development of University's Knowledge Exchange, Teaching and Research work. They will have produced internationally excellent practice-based outputs and have a record of developing external collaborations of strategic importance to the University. The postholder will develop their practice within the Research, Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (RKE) and Teaching aims and remit of UAL.

They will develop and lead teaching, research and KE interventions and projects and significantly contribute to the activities of the University. The post-holder will take a leading role in their field of practice and evidence involvement at a senior level with relevant industry sectors, professional bodies or learned societies. They will contribute to the development of external funding bids and have a record of acquiring significant external funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support, develop and integrate the teaching activities of London College of Communication (LCC) and the/University working closely with the Dean of LCC Screen School, LCC’s Associate Dean of Research, appropriate Course Leaders and RKE Centres and College staff.
• To produce outputs that make a significant contribution to the furtherance of knowledge and its application within arts, communication or design. ·
• Contribute to the academic profile of the College/UAL, through attendance and participation at relevant national and international fora, and through participation at College/Centre/University conferences and events; and through membership of industry bodies/editorial boards as appropriate
• Lead the development of external funding applications to research councils, charitable trusts/arts agencies as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator.
• To perform such duties consistent with your role as may from time to time be assigned to you anywhere within the University
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role
• To work in accordance with the University's Equal Opportunities Policy and the Staff Charter, promoting equality and diversity in your work
• To undertake continuous personal and professional development, and to support it for any staff you manage through effective use of the University's Planning, Review and Appraisal scheme
• To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness
• To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with the University's policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations

Key Working Relationships: Managers and other staff, and external partners, suppliers etc: with whom regular contact is required.

• Dean of Screen School
• LCC Associate Dean of Research
• Course Leader / Programme Director in designated teaching area
• UAL Deputy Vice-Chancellor, RKE
• RKE Centre & Institute Directors
• Relevant Course Directors

Specific Management Responsibilities

Budgets: As appropriate (e.g. as Principal Investigator on funded project)

Staff: None

Other (e.g. accommodation; equipment):

Signed P Rughani (Recruiting Manager) Date of last review October 2022

Person Specification

Internationally recognised practitioner with a substantive and sustained record of excellence and innovation which amounts to an outstanding record of achievement in their discipline.

Outstanding reach and impact within and beyond the University.

Specialist Knowledge/Qualifications

Experience and knowledge as a writer/practitioner with international reputation and impact.

Relevant Experience

Experience in producing nationally and internationally recognised practice-based outputs

Significant influence in the development of their discipline.

Communication Skills

Communicates in a compelling and influential way adapting the style and message to a diverse internal or external audience in an inclusive and accessible way

Leadership and Management

Motivates and leads a team effectively and sets the direction of one or more function, promoting collaboration across formal boundaries

Research, Teaching and Learning

Applies innovative approaches in contributing to academic programmes, teaching, learning or professional practice to support excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity

Professional Practice

Applies own practice to develop learning environment

Contributes to advancing professional practice/research or scholarly activity in own area of specialism

Planning and managing resources

Effectively plans and manages operational activities or large projects to achieve long term objectives

Teamwork

Builds effective teams, networks or communities of practice and fosters constructive cross team collaboration

Student experience or customer service

Makes a significant contribution to improving the student or customer experience to promote an inclusive environment for students, colleagues or customers

Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving

Identifies innovative solutions to problems to bring a wider benefit to the organisation

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