Senior Lecturer in Illustration
Job Category Teaching, Research & Scholarship Vacancy Type Fixed term contract Fixed Term Duration 12 months Employment Type Part time Salary From £46, p.a pro rata Salary To £56, p.a. pro rata Location Cambridge Faculty/Prof Service Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education & Social Sciences Closing Date 29/10/ Ref No Documents
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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). ARUs 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 UKs 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 UKs 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:
4. Overseeing the performance, growth, and success of the MA Illustration course
5. Leading and coordinating the academic delivery team
6. Driving curriculum innovation, enhancement, and review
7. Creating a collaborative, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
8. Supporting student progression and success
9. Contributing to teaching across postgraduate and possibly undergraduate levels
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic academic with:
10. Experience of teaching and course leadership in Higher Education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
11. A current practice in the expanded field of illustration and/or related fields within visual communication
12. An active research profile
13. Interests aligned with social innovation, contemporary creative practices, and the integration of digital and traditional techniques
14. A commitment to inclusive education, innovation, and reflective pedagogical practice
15. Experience or interest in student supervision at postgraduate level (desirable)
16. A collaborative mindset and the ability to embrace change in a fast-evolving HE landscape
Find out more about and.
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.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
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.