Senior Lecturer in Illustration

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Lecturer in Illustration to join the ambitious and dynamic Illustration Programme at Camberwell College of Arts, where you will inspire and challenge the next generation of illustrators.

 

Based within the Design School at CCW, you will contribute to teaching, leadership and the ongoing development of the MA Illustration course. This broad, inclusive, and experimental course supports individual practitioners in developing sustainable creative models that engage with and contribute to the expanding field of contemporary illustration.

 

Drawing on your knowledge of transdisciplinary methodology, storytelling and contemporary visual culture, you will help students enrich their practice through the development of methods, concepts, theories and professional experiences, encouraging approaches to illustration that transcend traditional notions of how and where illustration operates in the world.

 

You will lead the organisation and delivery of Units and assessment, ensuring they are rigorous, transparent, fair and fully aligned with University and College policies. Working collaboratively within the course team, you will contribute specialist expertise to the ongoing development of pedagogy and the curriculum, helping to shape innovative and critically engaged learning experiences that challenge established narratives within illustration and promote diversity and inclusion.

 

The role also includes providing academic and pastoral support to a group of postgraduate students, monitoring their progress and attendance, maintaining accurate records and liaising with colleagues as required.

Your profile

We are looking for a skilled academic practitioner with an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area. A higher degree, teaching qualification, or Fellowship of Advance HE would be advantageous but is not essential. You will have experience of teaching and assessment within Higher Education or a comparable context, together with the ability to motivate and lead others, set clear objectives and manage performance.

 

Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills are essential, as well as the ability to apply creative and inclusive approaches to teaching, learning, and professional practice.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Darryl Clifton / d.clifton@camberwell.arts.ac.uk.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact ccw.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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