Lecturer in Illustration

Job Title: Lecturer in Illustration
School: Belfast School of Art
Campus: Belfast
Salary: Academic Grade 7/8 (£41,086 - £58,260 per annum, pro rata)
Duration: Permanent / Part-Time 0.5FTE
Closing Date: 08th September 2025
Reference Number: 037626

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The postholder will contribute to teaching, research, enterprise and business engagement for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Illustration with a focus on creative and commercial practices. They will undertake administrative duties related to undergraduate and postgraduate Illustration programmes and engage in high-quality research activities. The postholder will provide teaching and academic support on BA Illustration, Year 0 (Foundation in Art and Design) and related programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to an outstanding student experience at Ulster University's Belfast School of Art in preparation for industry-relevant specialisation and progression into professional life.

- ABOUT YOU -

1. A Master's Qualification (MA/MFA) in Illustration, Visual Communication, Fine Art or related subject area OR a first or upper second-class honours degree in Illustration or equivalent degree level qualification in Visual Communication, Fine Art or related subject area, plus significant experience.
2. Experience of teaching and assessment of Illustration, Visual Communication, Fine Art or equivalent in higher education.
3. Extensive experience in the use of a wide range of Illustration research, practices and methods, particularly in creative, publishing and other professional contexts relating to narrative/sequence/story.
4. Evidence of successful completion of Illustration projects in a professional environment.

Further information can be found in the candidate briefing document, available to download from the advert on the Ulster University Jobs portal.

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The School of Arts & Humanities holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website.

The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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