Lecturer in Graphic Design

Job Title: Lecturer in Graphic Design

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,249 – £42,882 per annum – AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

The Department of Creative Industries has an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Graphic Design to support the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across a range of modules.

The ideal candidate will have credible industry experience in Graphic Design, with expertise in a variety of design disciplines, including both traditional and digital designs. You will be confident in delivering both theoretical and practical content, with a strong commitment to inclusive practice that meets the diverse needs of students. The ability to embed innovative teaching pedagogy and foster an exceptional learning environment is essential for this role.

In addition to teaching, you will maintain active links with the design industry, contribute to the development of learning opportunities, and support student progression.

The successful candidate will join a team delivering industry-relevant, interactive, and inspiring sessions that motivate students to achieve their creative potential.

If you are passionate about teaching and are committed to shaping the next generation of professionals, we invite you to apply and join our team here at the University.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date – Sunday 13th July 2025.

Interview Date – TBC.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

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