Senior Lecturer MA Graphic Design (0.5 FTE)

Hours per week: 18.5

About us

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a globally leading independent arts, design, performance and media university.

At AUB we nurture creativity, engage communities, collaborate with industry and make a difference.

Our commitment to EDI

As recognised by the Inclusive Employers Standard Silver Accreditation 2024, our core commitment to diversity, inclusion and a sustainable future truly values the diversity of our students and staff, creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s identities and talents are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. 

About the role

We are searching for a highly qualified and motivated Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design and Typography to join our team. This role is focussed on the delivery of both full-time and part-time pathways on the on-campus MA Graphic Design course. Candidates should be able to engage discursively with students, using a student-centred approach, which also emphasises practical and ethical aspects of professional practice. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the intellectual and creative development of our students, preparing them for vibrant careers in fields related to graphic design, including branding, editorial design, U/X, motion graphics. 

Responsibilities include providing in-depth tuition on the key critical theories adopted by the course that are relevant to Graphic Design and the visual arts, encompassing elements from the cognitive linguistic enterprise. These include conceptual metaphor theory and frame theory. In addition, it is essential to possess a robust understanding of practical aspects of Graphic Design both digital and analogue to an industry standard. The candidate will be informed on contemporary developments and trends within the field and incorporate this into their teaching when possible. 

An essential aspect of the role is providing an engaging and inclusive learning environment that encourages students to make the link between practice and theory. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate active engagement in research and participation in relevant conferences and groups. This is expected in order to contribute to the academic and professional growth of both the lecturer and the Master’s students. 

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a proven track record in research, scholarship or pedagogy, have strong IT skills, and be committed to a student-centred teaching and learning environment and to AUB’s making culture. 

The successful candidate for the post will hold a teaching qualification and Higher Education Academy (HEA) Membership.    

Our benefits

In meeting your performance expectations, each year you’ll have a salary increase in line with the grade of your role.  As well as this there is an annual cost of living increase. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub.

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk . If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk and we’ll be in touch.

How to apply

For more information and to apply visit https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub. We look forward to receiving your application.