Associate Lecturer in Illustration

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER; Worcester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Worcester is looking for an Associate Lecturer in Illustration to contribute teaching to its BA (Hons) course. Candidates should have a strong grasp of professional illustration practices, strong communication skills, and an ability to engage and motivate students in both analog and digital formats.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate students.
• Good undergraduate degree in Illustration or a related area.
• Ongoing professional practice in Illustration is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching in the BA (Hons) Illustration course.
• Deliver a 15-minute teaching session to Level 5 undergraduate students.
• Engage students with interactive learning activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Motivation of students

Confidence in teaching

Education

Undergraduate degree in Illustration or related area

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

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Associate Lecturer in Illustration, Worcester

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UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Worcester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

The University of Worcester BA (Hons) Illustration course is seeking to expand its current pool of sessional Illustration Lecturers to contribute to teaching.

We particularly welcome candidates with an ability to work across analogue and/or digital formats and a sound knowledge of professional illustration practice.

Areas of practice we wish to appoint to include:

• Picture Book Studies (in its broadest sense)
• Narrative
• Comics
• Printmaking
• Editorial
• Illustration Business Practice
• Books arts
• Authorial
• Contextual
• Digital arts (Adobe Creative Suite -Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)

You must have strong communication skills, be able to motivate students, and be confident in a workshop environment by giving lectures and seminars.

You will have a good undergraduate degree within Illustration or related area.

Applicants with an ongoing professional practice and detailed knowledge of contemporary developments within Illustration are encouraged to apply.

What to Expect

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal interview, which includes delivering a 15-minute teaching session. You’ll step into the role of a lecturer at the Institute of Arts and Humanities and present a session aimed at Level 5 undergraduate students.

Your session should focus on a topic from your area of expertise. We recommend covering one or two key concepts in depth, with a clear structure: introduction, presentation, interactive learning activities, conclusion, and references. Please ensure your Intended Learning Outcomes are realistic for the time limit and that your session is student-centred and engaging.

Following your teaching session, the panel will ask questions related to your presentation and teaching approach.

Background

For further information about the Institute please visit: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academic-schools/institute-of-arts-and-humanities/home.aspx

NB. If you are successful at interview, you will be invited to join a pool of sessional lecturers, and we will contact you if suitable work becomes available. We are not able to guarantee employment as it will be subject to student numbers. The number of hours available might only be a few hours per week.

Informal queries are welcome and should be directed to Ree Han, Head of Department at[emailprotected]

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

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The University of Worcester BA (Hons) Illustration course is seeking to expand its current pool of sessional Illustration Lecturers to contribute to teaching.

We particularly welcome candidates with an ability to work across analogue and/or digital formats and a sound knowledge of professional illustration practice.

Areas of practice we wish to appoint to include:

Picture Book Studies (in its broadest sense)

Narrative

Comics

Printmaking

Editorial

Illustration Business Practice

Books arts

Authorial

Contextual

Digital arts (Adobe Creative Suite -Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)

3D Illustration.

You must have strong communication skills, be able to motivate students, and be confident in a workshop environment by giving lectures and seminars.

You will have a good undergraduate degree within Illustration or related area.

Applicants with an ongoing professional practice and detailed knowledge of contemporary developments within Illustration are encouraged to apply.

What to Expect

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal interview, which includes delivering a 15-minute teaching session. You’ll step into the role of a lecturer at the Institute of Arts and Humanities and present a session aimed at Level 5 undergraduate students.

Your session should focus on a topic from your area of expertise. We recommend covering one or two key concepts in depth, with a clear structure: introduction, presentation, interactive learning activities, conclusion, and references. Please ensure your Intended Learning Outcomes are realistic for the time limit and that your session is student-centred and engaging.

Following your teaching session, the panel will ask questions related to your presentation and teaching approach.

Background

For further information about the Institute please visit: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academic-schools/institute-of-arts-and-humanities/home.aspx

NB. If you are successful at interview, you will be invited to join a pool of sessional lecturers, and we will contact you if suitable work becomes available. We are not able to guarantee employment as it will be subject to student numbers. The number of hours available might only be a few hours per week.

Informal queries are welcome and should be directed to Ree Han, Head of Department at[emailprotected]

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Further details:
Job Description
Person Specification

Email details to a friend Apply Online

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