Lecturer in Illustration

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The opportunity

The Lecturer in Illustration is responsible for teaching, curriculum development, and on-going scholarship on the BA Illustration Course. This course is part of the Illustration Programme and Design School at CCW. The post-holder will work collaboratively within a course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake:

• The post holder will work with the Course Leader, focussing on recruitment, student journey, and the transition from FAD to Year 1.
• The post-holder will have an established illustration practice, with current experience of the commercial illustration industry, as they will be expected to input this knowledge into the curriculum and project delivery.
• Responsibility for a year group of undergraduate students’ pastoral support, progress and attendance, maintaining records and liaising with colleagues as appropriate.
• Pedagogic and curriculum development that stimulate thought and practice that challenge the canon of Illustration Programme with the aim of promoting diversity and inclusivity.

About you

You will possess an Undergraduate degree in Illustration or an associated subject and hold experience of teaching and assessment in a higher education environment.

You will be able to plan, prioritise and manage resources and time effectively to achieve objectives, working in an organised manner, effectively both within team and across different professional groups.


A fuller breakdown of skills and experience is available on the person specification. 

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Advisor at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: 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 is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.