Lecturer – BA (Hons) Graphic Design

BA (Hons) Graphic Design has a focus on the studio, a creative space with an innovative and engaging atmosphere, where students learn how individual and collaborative creativity combine.

Your role will support the Module Leaders to deliver practice-based studio modules and develop curriculum content. You will support students in design for print and screen-based practices, alongside the theoretical and contextual aspects of contemporary graphic design. You will deliver teaching through workshops, individual tutorials, seminars and lectures to a large audience, working individually and as a member of a team. You will ideally have connections with industry so that you can build links and develop partnerships, creating opportunities for external engagement.

This is a permanent, part-time post at 0.4 FTE.

What you'll be doing

• Teach the annually agreed timetable, in line with University management guidelines and the Framework for Lecturing Posts
• Develop and deliver high-quality learning experiences using a variety of settings and methods, including project briefs and schemes of work suited to diverse students
• Assess student work and provide formative and summative feedback, acting as moderator or second marker when required
• Act as Module Leader when required: quality management, assessment, communication with students, liaison with linked resources, module evaluation, responding to student and external examiner feedback, and ensuring projects are achievable and safe
• Lead on aspects of curriculum and course development, such as recruitment and transition, academic and professional writing, digital proficiency for careers, and progression into employment
• Ensure University procedures relating to students, student support and course management are followed, including feeder-course liaison, recruitment events, welfare monitoring and referrals, personal tutoring and induction
• Take part in Quality Assessment processes, including peer review, course meetings, module reviews, Annual Course Evaluations, Periodic Review, responding to student feedback and preparing module documentation on the VLE
• Identify ways to improve learning, evaluate changes and share what works
• Ensure staff and students adhere to Health and Safety policies, including risk assessments
• Comply with University policies and actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the line manager
• Promote the University's international agenda through inclusive curricula and support for international students
• Support and engage with the University's Sustainability Framework

What we're looking for

• A degree in a relevant area
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in Graphic Design as an industry professional, active practitioner or educator
• Knowledge and experience of industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent pastoral or coaching skills
• IT skills sufficient for the role
• Proven administrative and organisational skills
• Understanding of equality and diversity in relation to academic content and student need
• Desirable: connections with industry
• Desirable: knowledge and/or experience of Graphic Design in an international context
• Desirable: an MA in a relevant area, or studying towards one
• Desirable: relevant teaching experience at HE level or a professional equivalent
• The successful candidate will be required to gain Fellowship of the HEA within three years of appointment

What's on offer

• c £15,000 per annum (pro rata to £39,000), 0.4 FTE, permanent

Equal opportunities

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners. All appointments will be made on merit, and as an equal opportunities employer it welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. It particularly encourages applications from groups currently under-represented at this level, specifically Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the Application Form and the Equality and Diversity Form. Please note CVs will not be accepted for this position. Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 16 December 2026. Enquiries: [email protected].