Lecturer BA Illustration

Falmouth University; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned higher education institution in Falmouth seeks an energetic Lecturer for the BA(Hons) Illustration course. Candidates should have a Master's degree and proven teaching experience in higher education. The role involves delivering lectures and working collaboratively on course initiatives. This part-time position offers a range of benefits, including generous holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme

35 days + 8 bank holidays

Annual salary increments

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching in higher education.
• Strong portfolio as a creative practitioner or researcher.
• Good connections with industry and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Engage students through innovative pedagogies.
• Work on collaborative projects and course improvement.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate with enthusiasm

Excellent presentation skills

Progressive approach to teaching

Well-developed administrative abilities

Education

Master’s degree in Illustration

PGCHE or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and energetic Lecturer to join our team and play a key role in delivering our highly successful BA(Hons) Illustration course on our Falmouth Campus.

The successful candidate will primarily work in our second year, delivering lectures, seminars, one-to-one tutorials, and workshops, where visual problem solving and professional practice are key principles. You should have a good understanding of the technical requirements of illustration, along with an up-to-date awareness of current trends, theories, and critical debates informing contemporary illustration.

As part of a team, you will work on collaborative projects, institutional-wide initiatives, and course continuous improvement. You will bring new ideas, challenge conventional thinking, create new initiatives, engage with new technologies, and be diverse in your approach.

With a rigorous academic underpinning, the course is designed to support the development of innovative visual problem solving and language, combined with professional practice, creating independent and curious students who are adaptable to change and industry-ready. As part of the School of Art teaching and learning team, this is a pivotal role to ensure the ongoing success of one of Falmouth’s flagship courses.

About You

The successful candidate will have proven experience teaching in higher education, with the ability to inspire students through innovative pedagogies, and bring specialist insight and professional expertise in Illustration. You should hold a Master’s degree in the subject area, and possess a PGCHE or equivalent and/or fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), or be willing to work towards these qualifications.

You should have a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of Illustration, good connections with industry and professional practice, and a demonstrable commitment to scholarship, research, and/or innovation. A strong portfolio as a creative practitioner or researcher in Illustration and a good network of professionals in the creative industries are also essential. You should be an outstanding educator, practitioner, and communicator, capable of working independently and as part of a team.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills.
2. The ability to communicate with enthusiasm.
3. Excellent presentation skills.
4. Dedication to the development of the subject.
5. The ability to network within and outside the University with academic and non-academic partners.
6. A progressive and dynamic approach to teaching in HE.
7. Well-developed administrative abilities.

For further details, please see the full job description above. If you wish to have an informal discussion about the vacancy before applying, please email [emailprotected].

This is a fixed-term maternity cover position for up to 12 months, part-time, 28 hours per week. The successful candidate will be expected to start in early September 2025, with flexibility for a later start date. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13 August 2025. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 1 September 2025.

About Us

There couldn't be a better time to work with us at Falmouth University. For over a hundred years, we've been at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Building on that heritage, we are harnessing digital technology to impact the future economy. We are passionate about ideas and innovation. Our approach is rooted in collaboration and transdisciplinary working, believing that only together can we deliver bold solutions to complex issues.

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer excellent facilities and benefits, including:

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• 35 days + 8 bank holidays
• Annual salary increments (until top of grade)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme

Full details of our employee benefits can be found on our careers page at www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. We offer a first-class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities expected from a leading university. Falmouth University values diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented and marginalized, to ensure a diverse range of candidates.