Falmouth University is currently seeking an ambitious and energetic Course Leader and practitioner to join our team and play a key role in the successful delivery our course MA Marketing and Digital Communication (Online). You will be responsible to the Head of Advertising and will support the Head in academic leadership and operational management.
MA Marketing and Digital Communication (Online) is a successful course that has been designed to develop marketing and digital communications practitioners, who can meet the demands of a global and digitally transformed marketplace, with innovative flair and creative problem-solving. The student body is a thriving international one and we have alumni who return to us to report on careers in advertising, marketing, branding and research-led projects into consumer trends.
‘Learning by doing’ is the principle of all the learning and assessment on this programme. Students are invited to bring their professional experience, their cultural knowledge and their real work projects into their studies, as part of workshops and assessments. Students can find themselves working on a ‘live client brief’ from a real advertising pitch or joining a discussion on the cultural differences of social media in India compared to the UK, for example. As such, the coursework is wide ranging: reports, campaigns, concepts, new emerging technologies, global trends, consumer behaviour responses and data driven marketing ideas.
The role includes academic leadership and operational management of the MA, line management of the teaching team and online tutors, working with our Digital Learning team for course content production and/or enhancements, engage in recruitment activities, module management, and major projects supervision.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in teaching in academia at HE level, and have the proven ability to inspire students, through innovative and online pedagogies, whilst bringing specialist insight and professional expertise in marketing.
You must be highly organised and able to manage their time efficiently to work to our production and delivery schedules. You must have had experience of producing asynchronously online learning materials such as pre-recorded lectures and be confident with using virtual learning environments.
You will have an up-to-date awareness of current trends, theories and critical debates informing contemporary marketing. You will be able to evidence a strong CV as a marketer and/or academic which may include your research and have a good network of professionals in the marketing industry. Alongside these core qualities, you will be an outstanding educator, practitioner and communicator who can work independently and also part of a team.
We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:
- Comprehensive and current knowledge of marketing in the digital world
- Experience and engagement in curriculum development and quality assurance processes
- Experience of teaching within an HE environment sufficient to have gained a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements on those teaching at this level
- Demonstrable professional practice and/or Knowledge Transfer
- Strong relationships with industry and ability to develop partnerships, projects and employment opportunities for staff and students
For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.
This is a part time, permanent role working 24.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday.
If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email recruitment@falmouth.ac.uk.
Due to the online nature of this role, it can be worked remotely, however the successful candidate must be based within the UK and be able to commence in the role in January 2025.
The closing date for the position is Sunday 20 October 2024.
In return for you hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including:
- Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%
- 35 days + 8 days bank holiday
- Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full.
Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.
