Senior Lecturer in Illustration

Anglia Ruskin University; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global university in Cambridge is seeking a Course Director for its MA Illustration course. The role involves overseeing course performance, leading an academic team, and driving innovative curriculum enhancements. Ideal candidates will have experience in Higher Education, a strong practice in illustration, and a commitment to inclusive education. This position offers competitive benefits and a focus on collaborative learning.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel to work scheme

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and course leadership in Higher Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Passion for illustration and related fields.
• Ability to innovate and enhance curriculum delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance and growth of the MA Illustration course.
• Lead the academic delivery team.
• Drive curriculum innovation and review.

Skills

Teaching and course leadership in Higher Education

Current practice in illustration or visual communication

Active research profile

Understanding of social innovation and creative practices

Commitment to inclusive education

Experience in student supervision at postgraduate level

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Overview

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About ARU

About ARU: ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Course Director to lead and shape our MA Illustration course within our thriving art school. This is a pivotal academic leadership role, central to the development of a strong course identity and student experience. As Course Director, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the performance, growth, and success of the MA Illustration course
• Leading and coordinating the academic delivery team
• Driving curriculum innovation, enhancement, and review
• Creating a collaborative, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Supporting student progression and success
• Contributing to teaching across postgraduate and possibly undergraduate levels

Candidate profile

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic academic with:

• Experience of teaching and course leadership in Higher Education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• A current practice in the expanded field of illustration and/or related fields within visual communication
• An active research profile
• Interests aligned with social innovation, contemporary creative practices, and the integration of digital and traditional techniques
• A commitment to inclusive education, innovation, and reflective pedagogical practice
• Experience or interest in student supervision at postgraduate level (desirable)
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to embrace change in a fast-evolving HE landscape

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to Nanette Hoogslag, Deputy Head of School, at [e-mail].

Find out more

Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.

Benefits and commitments

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

Safeguarding and diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

Guidance Notes:

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.