Lecturer - Visual Communications (2 year Fixed Term)

School of Visual Communication

Location: China

Salary: £36,590 to £39,772 per annum

Fixed Term

Closing Date: Sunday 01 September 2019

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 082019-318

The Birmingham Institute of Fashion and Creative Art (BIFCA) based in Wuhan, China, is a collaboration between Wuhan Textile University and Birmingham City University. It is one of only a handful of such partnerships. BIFCA offers a unique cross-cultural experience and provides an excellent environment for innovative teaching.

https://www.bcu.ac.uk/international/bifca/our-partnership

Students successfully completing their programmes at BIFCA are able to gain a dual award from both BCU and WTU. With a series of innovative, technologically driven and professionally oriented programmes BIFCA represents the new era of quality-oriented, collaborative TNE, responsive to the needs of all stakeholders. Students are able to choose between studying their whole programme in China or studying part in China and completing their programme at BCU after their second year of study, 2+2.

BIFCA offers three programmes of study; Digital Media Technology, Landscape Architecture and Visual Communication. BIFCA also provides English Language programmes to support students.

BIFCA is now entering its fourth year, its teaching commitment is expanding, and we are seeking a lecturer for our Visual Communication area to contribute to its continuing development. The positions offer a unique opportunity to live and work in a popular part of China on a 2 year fixed term contract.

Visual Communication - Academic Delivery

 The candidate must be able to demonstrable experience/ expertise (preferably from a background in graphic design) in at least one of the following areas;

• Graphic Design
• Typography
• Photography
• Publishing and Editorial
• Illustration with Graphic Design
• Packaging Design

Ideally the applicant would have experience in teaching at FE or HE level within the areas indicated above. Be able to demonstrate a grasp of the planning, preparation and delivery of teaching materials in a studio-based teaching environment. Knowledge of Adobe Creative suite is essential and use within a design context.

Candidates would also have to work within a team of fellow academics and technicians. Should have good presentation and communications skills.

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) would be required, Masters qualification and professional experience would also be desirable.

Benefits:

• Housing allowance
• Birmingham City University Pension
• Assistance with securing a work visa for China
• One international round-trip flight p/y
• Personal development and training
• 40 holiday day’s p/y to be taken in summer (late July-August) and winter (late January-February).
• Private Health Insurance.

Campus Life - Within a 300m radius of your apartment: Two university canteens (meals average 5-15RMB/£0.5-1.50), a gym (1,800RMB per year/£203), a small supermarket, the BIFCA offices and classrooms, a small mall, a pharmacy, sports facilities and two street food markets. Nearby: Wall Mart/Carrefour (1km), Bars (2km), Cinema (30RMB/£3.40), Malls and shopping centres (2-3km).

Opportunities to Save & Cost of Living: On average, prices in Wuhan are 40% cheaper than those in Birmingham.

As part of your application, please ensure you attach your CV. Candidates are advised to remove personal details from these documents, including name.

Successful appointment is based on securing work visa.

To apply please visit: https://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=2935&forced=1