Lecturer - BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Leeds Arts University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Leeds Arts University is seeking a part-time lecturer to support BA (Hons) Graphic Design. The role is 0.4 FTE and involves delivering practice-based studio modules, assisting Module Leaders, and developing curriculum content for print and screen-based design.

You should hold a degree in a relevant subject, be a contemporary practitioner with strong knowledge of Graphic Design, ideally with international context experience, and an MA or current study towards one is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Extensive knowledge as a contemporary Graphic Designer.
• Experience with international context is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practice-based studio teaching across workshops, seminars and lectures.
• Support Module Leaders and develop curriculum content.
• Foster industry connections and external partnerships.
• Teach print and screen-based design in diverse settings.

Skills

Graphic design expertise

Industry connections

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

MA desirable

Job description

Hours: 0.4 FTE

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We havecontributed significantly to the development of arts education for over180 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.

BA (Hons) Graphic Design has a focus on the studio, a creative space with an innovative and engaging atmosphere. Students benefit immediately from exposure to the structures and disciplines of a studio environment, learning how individual and collaborative creativity combine to produce exceptional work.

Your role will support the Module Leaders to deliver practice-based studio modules and develop curriculum content. You will be required to support students in design for print and screen-based practices and have an understanding of the theoreticaland contextual aspects of contemporarygraphic design.Working individually and as a member of a team you will be expected to deliver teaching within a variety of settings including workshops, individual tutorials, seminars and lectures with a large audience.

You will ideally have connections with industry so that you can build links and develop partnerships to create opportunities for external engagement.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject; have extensive knowledge and expertise as a contemporary practitioner in Graphic Design. Knowledge and/or experience of Graphic Design in an international context and an MA or studying towards one would be desirable.

Full details of the essential and desirable criteria for this role can be found in the job description.

Closing date: Sunday 29th November 2026 at 11:59pm

Interview date: Wednesday 16th December 2026 (in person)

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.

c £15,000 per annum (pro rata to £39,000)