Senior Lecturer in Illustration

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). ARU’s 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 UK’s 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 UK’s 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.

• Overseeing the performance, growth, and success of the MA Illustration course
• Leading and coordinating the academic delivery team
• Driving curriculum innovation, enhancement, and review
• Creating a collaborative, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Supporting student progression and success
• Contributing to teaching across postgraduate and possibly undergraduate levels

We are looking for a passionate academic with:

• Experience of teaching and course leadership in Higher Education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• A current practice in the expanded field of illustration and/or related fields within visual communication
• An active research profile
• Interests aligned with social innovation, contemporary creative practices, and the integration of digital and traditional techniques
• A commitment to inclusive education, innovation, and reflective pedagogical practice
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to embrace change in a fast-evolving HE landscape

Informal enquiries can be made to Nanette Hoogslag, Deputy Head of School, at nanette.hoogslag@aru.ac.uk.

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 are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

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. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

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