Senior Lecturer - MA Illustration (0.4 FTE)

Hours per week: 15

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 to join our team. This role is focussed on the delivery of inspiring talks and lectures revolving around the theory and reflective writing in illustration, with an emphasis on practical aspects of professional development. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the intellectual and creative development of our students, preparing them for vibrant careers in the multifaceted fields of illustration. 

Responsibilities include providing in-depth tuition on key critical theories relevant to Illustration and the visual arts, encompassing semiotics, cultural studies, and visual analysis. In addition, it is essential to possess a robust understanding of practical aspects of Illustration 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.

We look forward to receiving your application.