The Foundation year has designed to support progression onto degree programmes at LCCA and forms part of the 4-year degree courses. The course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to progress onto level 4, specifically in the areas of business, hospitality and Fashion management and Marketing. Additionally, the Foundation programme ensures that students are at the academic level required to progress onto level 4. Students will gain the proficiency of academic language required to succeed at level 4.
As part of the programme, students will engage in a series of projects that have been structured to give a detailed diagnostic introduction to a range of creative business, visual culture, product design and marketing concepts; in addition to practical, working approaches and a real-world understanding of academic theory in action through a Final Major Project coursework. In combination, the concepts will support students in understanding the practical, logistical, theoretical and contextual underpinnings of their chosen subject area.
Role Overview
The subject lead role focuses on creating holistic approaches to teaching and learning within Business, Hospitality and Fashion management & Marketing, ensuring that the experiences delivered will progress and retain students. The candidate must have an impeccable track record in delivering student success as well as strong industry links that will enhance and enrich the nature of delivering.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the design, development and delivery of the curriculum and all areas of learning, teaching and assessment.
2. Teach to the full teaching load across all levels (3-6 essential) in your specialist subject area and L7 (desirable).
3. Set, promote and maintain appropriate educational and professional standards of good practice in teaching, delivery, and curriculum development.
4. Undertake general course management responsibilities including lesson planning, teaching, curriculum development, assessment, timetabling, resource planning, assessment scrutiny, materials auditing, online resource creation and management, creation of unit handbooks and teacher handbooks, admissions, and administration.
5. Provide academic and pastoral support to students as necessary, monitoring student progress and maintaining appropriate records.
6. Maintain strong links with related industries and professional bodies, keeping up to date with latest developments in the subject area.
7. Work with the academic team, contributing to curriculum development and the review and development of cross-disciplinary teaching strategies.
8. Utilize the College and other information and communication technologies to facilitate and enhance students’ learning experiences.
9. Undertake research and scholarly activity and/or professional practice in a relevant discipline.
10. Attend and contribute to course related meetings and examination boards as required.
11. Assist the course director in course team meetings, course committee meetings and organize and prepare for examination boards.
12. Support / co-ordinate projects and promote the exchange of ideas and methods of working with Course director across specialist areas.
13. Contribute to an annual course monitoring report and ensure the continuous improvement and development of the course.
14. Manage the overall program of teaching and assessment within the subject including liaison with associated staff.
15. Support and work closely with the Course director and Director of Programmes to facilitate the appropriate implementation of college-wide policies and initiatives.
16. Perform duties consistent with your role as assigned to you anywhere within the College.
17. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role.
18. Work in accordance with the Colleges’ Equal Opportunities Policy and promote equality and diversity in your work.
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