Lecturer BA (Hons) Illustration

North East Ambition; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts institution in the UK seeks a Lecturer in BA (Hons) Illustration to enhance their program through industry-facing teaching and support students' creative growth. Applicants should have relevant industry experience and higher education teaching experience. The role offers competitive salary, work-life balance support, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance support

Staff development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Free counselling service

Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses

Access to Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud

Paid professional fees

Staff recognition awards

Free car parking

Access to Teachers Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in character design, editorial illustration, or concept art.
• Knowledge of contextual research in global illustration industry.
• Relevant industry contacts are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead module leadership and assessment of student progress.
• Collaborate on implementation of assessment procedures.
• Support growth of the illustration program.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Industry experience

Education

Higher education experience in Illustration

Job description

Lecturer BA (Hons) Illustration

The Northern School of Art, Higher Education Campus, Hartlepool

Term Time, 1 Year Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Part Time / Full Time Post

Salary £30,093 - £36,358 FTE Equivalent





The Northern School of Art has a 150-year heritage delivering high quality education for the creative industries. The higher education campus, based in the vibrant North East, offers a true Art School community where students and students collaborate across disciplines. We are industry focused with a learning environment that fosters creativity and personal development.



Our BA (hons) Illustration degree programme is highly industry facing, developing students to gain the skills, knowledge and industry links to forge a career in the illustration industries. Our students are provided the business and creative skills to pursue a career in screen industries, advertising, editorial, concept, games, comics, publishing and literature.



We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer (Creative Practitioner) to join our dynamic team and support the development of the programme direction and growth. Skills will involve industry experience from a relevant illustration sector i.e. character designer, children’s book illustrator, editorial illustrator, concept artists, etc.



Essential to this role are excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills, as you will take responsibility and lead in areas such as module leadership, assessment of student progress and attendance. You will collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, contributing towards the growth of the programme.



We are looking for someone with relevant industry experience and contacts, as well as knowledge of contextual research and the current professional practice within the global illustration industry. Higher education academic experience in Illustration would be desirable.





What will you get if you join us?

• Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;


• Staff development opportunities;


• Generous annual leave;


• Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;


• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;


• Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;


• Professional fees paid by the School;


• Staff recognition awards


• Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and


• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme (with significant employer contributions).

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:



Sunday 6th July 2025



To download the application pack, please visit https://northernart.ac.uk/careers



Please send your completed application to [e-mail]