Lecturer - BA (Hons) Illustration

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 170 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.

The specialist BA (Hons) Illustration course focuses on the role of applied illustration in the contemporary creative industries and broader visual culture. The course is a competitive choice for students who want to commit to an innovative course of studio based study.

Our students engage in a range of approaches to image making. You will have a strong understanding of how to support specialist illustration practices within a broader creative and commercial context. You will also need the skills or connections to build links with appropriate external organisations, events and opportunities for publishing and exhibiting student work.

An opportunity has arisen for a practicing illustrator / academic to join this dynamic course. The main focus of the role will be to deliver, support and assess modules that support students in defining and refining their specialist illustration practice. You will be expected to support the practical, conceptual and contextual aspects of the course. Working individually and as a member of a team you will be expected to deliver teaching within a variety of settings including lectures, seminars, studio workshops, peer reviews and individual tutorials.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject and have knowledge and expertise as a contemporary practitioner in Illustration. An MA or studying towards one would be desirable.

Full details of the essential and desirable criteria for this role can be found in the job description.

Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 15 January 2025.

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.

We are committed to offering a flexible approach to staff with regards to their work, for which we operate home working principles to facilitate a hybrid mode of site/remote working. The primary location for work is the University campus in Leeds, West Yorkshire.