Higher Education Graphic Design Lecturer & Course Leader

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre; Wigan; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave

EAP

Medicash

Counselling

Specsavers

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Discount schemes

Résumé du poste

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a HE Graphic Design Lecturer to lead the HE Graphic Design offer, teaching primarily across Higher Education and some Level 3 delivery. You’ll guide students in building sophisticated portfolios and developing professional judgement, with industry projects and live briefs to connect learning with practice.

You’ll shape the curriculum, bring your professional experience and industry relationships into the programme, and help learners progress to employment,

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a 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.
• Experience supporting students to develop professional portfolios.
• Current industry knowledge and professional awareness.
• Strong communication, organisation and assessment skills.
• Professional Graphic Design experience or an active creative practice would be valuable.
• Strong industry relationships or networks would be a real advantage.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one where appropriate.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Graphic Design

Teaching

Higher Education

Portfolio development

Industry connections

Formation

Degree in Graphic Design

Postgraduate qualification

Description du poste

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a HE Graphic Design Lecturer to lead the HE Graphic Design offer, teaching primarily across Higher Education and some Level 3 delivery. You’ll guide students in building sophisticated portfolios and developing professional judgement, with industry projects and live briefs to connect learning with practice.

You’ll shape the curriculum, bring your professional experience and industry relationships into the programme, and help learners progress to employment,