HE Graphic Design Lecturer — Industry-Linked Practice

Wigan & Leigh College; Leigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

Employee assistance programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Graphic Design Lecturer (Higher Education) to teach primarily across HE Graphic Design and some Level 3 modules. You will help students develop sophisticated portfolios, nurture creative judgment and prepare graduates for employment, freelancing or further study.

You will also shape the HE Graphic Design offer, leveraging professional experience and industry relationships to enhance the curriculum.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or related discipline.
• Experience teaching Graphic Design or a closely related creative subject.
• Experience in Higher Education and/or Further Education.
• Strong contemporary knowledge of Graphic Design and visual communication.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily across HE Graphic Design, with some Level 3 delivery.
• Help students develop strong creative portfolios and professional confidence.
• Bring contemporary Graphic Design practice into learning.
• Develop live briefs and professional projects with industry partners.
• Build relationships with designers, studios, agencies and creative organisations.
• Support students preparing for employment, freelance practice or further study.
• Maintain high expectations for attendance, engagement and professional standards.
• Assess work and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Help strengthen progression from Level 3 into Higher Education.
• Contribute to the development of the HE Graphic Design offer.
• Support exhibitions, end-of-year shows, open events and recruitment activity.

Skills

Graphic design

Teaching

Higher education

Industry connections

Portfolio development

Communication

Education

Graphic Design or related degree

Postgraduate qualification

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

Tools

DBS enhanced

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Graphic Design Lecturer (Higher Education) to teach primarily across HE Graphic Design and some Level 3 modules. You will help students develop sophisticated portfolios, nurture creative judgment and prepare graduates for employment, freelancing or further study.

You will also shape the HE Graphic Design offer, leveraging professional experience and industry relationships to enhance the curriculum.