Lecturer in Graphic Design (Wuhan)

Lecturer in Graphic Design (Wuhan, Fuzhou Lanzhou )
Swansea but should be able and prepared to work at home, and at other locations as necessary including Wuhan, Fuzhou or Lanzhou, China..
£38,474 - £44,414 per annum

- ABOUT US -
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our dedicated and talented employees, and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), and 21st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023).
We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment and superb support across a wide range of learning locations and courses.

We are now looking to recruit a Lecturer in Graphic Design will be located within the Wales Institute of Science and Art (WISA) but will be focused on delivery at one of our partner institution in Wuhan, Fuzhou or Lanzhou, China.

• THE ROLE –

You will have the opportunity to spend a significant proportion of their work time in China – where all teaching will be in English. In addition, some work will be required in the UK to enable other UK based staff members to engage more fully with the partnership and in liaison to ensure our Chinese students benefit from the latest UK educational materials and methods.
The post holder will be under the line management of the Academic Director but for operational day-to-day duties will work under the guidance of the relevant Programme and Partnership team leaders as well as working closely with Chinese colleagues.

• ABOUT YOU –

To be successful in the role you should have the following:
1) An honours degree in a relevant discipline
2) Evidence of the ability to deliver teaching, assessment and student support at undergraduate level in at least 2 relevant subject areas.
3) Demonstrable ongoing commitment to professional enhancement, scholarship and / or research and project work
4) Good organisational and personal management skills to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines
5) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop international relationships
6) IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources including a willingness to teach by video-link, VLE, e-mail or website delivery
7) Demonstrable commitment to team working
8) Willingness to work flexibly to meet role requirements – particularly long periods in China (e.g. 12 weeks)
It would be beneficial to your application if you have:

9) A masters level degree or PhD in a relevant discipline
10) Membership of a relevant professional body
11) Teaching qualification
12) A holistic understanding of Graphic Design including a range of digital applications and industrial publishing processes
13) Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh (oral and written).

- BENEFITS -

Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

As part of the role you will be required to spend time in China delivering teaching which are generally 2 separate periods of a maximum of 12 weeks each within an academic year.

We are committed to providing a competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential and to meet our objectives in China. In addition to your salary you will have a range of benefits and entitlements Including:

• Travel to and from China to undertake the teaching for two trips
• Suitable accommodation while in China will be paid for by the University
• Visa application support to enable you to enter and work in China.
• Health insurance equivalent to Chinese employees in the partner university
• Legal Insurance
• Mid trip travel where there is a business or personal need such as in the event of illness, family emergencies , unrest or political issues.
• Language support and training which may be provided by UWTSD
• WIFI and any relevant roaming charges incurred for business to get access to the full internet and UK social media within the Chinese firewall
• Charges incurred in setting up a Chinese bank account as credit cards are not universally accepted.
• A contribution towards food and sustenance in line with UWTSD policies
• An entertainment allowance for the purpose of networking and reciprocating Chinese hospitality (Chinese colleagues receive an allowance to entertain overseas staff once a month)

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge and the opportunity to share your Graphic Design related experience and knowledge with our students, please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process includes the option to submit a CV but it is not essential. Therefore, your application will be primarily assessed based on your answers to the application questions and your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 3rd May 2023, 11:59pm