Course Leader BA Digital Photography

RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Role

At Ravensbourne, we are looking for an experienced course leader to deliver and evolve our undergraduate degree course. We have expanded our portfolio of photography courses which has resulted in exciting opportunities to join our team.

As part of the Design department, our commercially-focused photography course is seeking a candidate with experience as a course leader and a demonstrated commitment to prioritising student success. Working successfully within our team is a high priority. An engaging, practical, and hands-on teaching approach is essential along with an international research profile that can be demonstrated as influencing the teaching experience and curriculum development of the course.

The role includes teaching approximately 16 hours per week in our purpose-built photographic studio environment.

You will guide and mentor the photography team, contribute to curriculum development, and collaborate with various disciplines within the design department as well as other departments, including fashion.

At Ravensbourne University London, we are focused on preparing students for industry. We work to high standards with complex and evolving technology and recognise the direction of the industry. You’ll be working closely with our MFA/MA Digital Photography course leader to further our current collaborations with prominent industry partners and an innovative work-based learning programme.

If you have a passion for guiding students toward success in the ever-evolving world of photography, specialising in a hands-on, commercial approach, join us.

The Candidate

You have...

1. A calm pragmatic approach and are able to lead a team to further success, with course leadership experience of BA level Photography or a Commercial Photography course and an understanding of the responsibilities that the role brings.
2. An industry track record and recognised profile in Photography, with currently published work on the international stage.
3. A good working knowledge of recognised professional software workflows including Capture One and Adobe.
4. A thorough knowledge of practice fundamentals including studio and location practices.